Access Plymouth
Operating from purpose built premises in Mayflower East car park, Access Plymouth (previously Plymouth Shopmobility and Community Transport) is an independent charity providing a wide range of services for Plymouth residents and visitors who find transportation difficult due to disability or age.
Under the direction of an Executive Committee, staff and over 50 volunteer workers help to support and operate the following services:
Shopmobility
You can hire a scooter or wheelchair for use in and around Plymouth City Centre from Shopmobility. A small scooter test will need to be taken before a vehicle is used (by appointment).
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9.15am to 4.30pm
- Saturday: 9.15am to 4pm
The Drake Circus shopmobility (for registered members only) is available on Sundays.
Hire cost
- £3 per day
- £12 registration fee per year or £5 for three week membership
- £140 per year for unlimited use
All equipment is available for longer term hire.
Booking in advance and a deposit is essential and an on-site engineer is available for any necessary repairs and advice.
For more information about this service, please visit the Access Plymouth website.
Community Car Scheme
The community car scheme is is a car sharing scheme using volunteer drivers and their cars. It can be used to take people to appointments or leisure activities such as:
- Doctors
- Dentist
- Gym
- Shopping
- Visiting friends
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday (except bank holidays): 9am to 4.30pm (last pick up is 4.30pm)
Cost
- £1.20 per mile (escorts travel free)
- Payment is by monthly invoice
- A registration fee applies if you want to continue using this service after one month
Normally 48 hours notice is required to use this service although we do try to help last minute calls.
For more information about this service, please visit the Access Plymouth website.
Ring and Ride
This is a wheelchair accessible minibus for the elderly and disabled who live in Plymouth.
Bus timetable
The times and areas covered are available on the Access Plymouth website.
Cost
- £5 return (the first trip is free)
- £12 annual registration fee
You can travel for the first month without having to pay the £12 annual registration fee to see if the service is right for you.
The ring and ride buses are also used for our 'Out and About Club' - taking people on day trips to garden centres, beauty spots and local places of interest as well as our weekly Bingo Club.
For more information about this service, please visit the Access Plymouth website.
Access Repair
This is a maintenance and repair service for either your own equipment or the long-term hires provided by Access Plymouth.
- A basic service starts from just £36 and collection/delivery of your vehicle is £35
- We can supply tyres and batteries at very competitive prices
For more information about this service, please visit the Access Plymouth website.