The Access Bus provides people who have limited mobility with a door-to-door transport service to popular shopping and leisure destinations. The bus service covers towns and villages across the county.

Who is the Access Bus scheme for?

You must have a genuine mobility problem to qualify for this service. For example:

• if you're a wheelchair user or have difficulty walking,
• if you have a sensory impairment (blindness, deafness), or
• if you have breathing problems or difficulty getting to the bus stop because of your health

Your carer or a companion can also travel if you need someone to accompany you. You must include them when you make your booking.

How to book the Access Bus

To book a place call the number on your membership card. A place will be reserved if one is available. Bookings can be taken 10 days ahead of your journey.
Fares

There is a return fare ranging from between £1.50 and £2.50.

Where will the Access Bus take me?

You can book a place on one of our buses travelling to:

• Hartlepool
• Darlington
• Bishop Auckland
• Washington Galleries
• Metro Centre
• Arnison Centre/Prince Bishops Centre.

Contact us to find out when the next bus to your chosen destination will be.