Below is the latest information about the ESRTP's current projects:
This minibus service is demand responsive which means it follows no route or timetable. Instead passengers book a journey through a travel centre and the minibus meets them at an arranged location and time; this can be door to door if required.
There are three areas served:
Mole Valley
From the M25 in the north down to the border with West Sussex and from the A24 in the west across to to the A23 in the east. Also, Fetcham and Bookham.
This service operates Monday to Friday from 0900 to 1500 and then again from 1630 to 1745 (0800 to 1745 during school holidays).
Tandridge
Serving the whole of the Tandridge District area.
This service operates Monday to Friday from 0900 to 1530 then again from 1630 to 2300.
On Saturdays, Bank holidays and school holidays it is available from 0800 to 2300.
On Sundays the service is available from 0800 to 1600.
Reigate & Banstead
There are two distinct services within Reigate and Banstead.
1) Daytime Service - Whole Borough
Buses4U operates throughout Reigate & Banstead Borough on weekdays from 0900 to1700.
This service is restricted to members of Buses 4U. Membership costs £15.00 per year. To become a member you will need to complete and return a form which you can download by clicking this link Buses 4U Registration Form
Alternatively, you may request a form to be sent to you by telephone on 01883 732 791.
2) Evening Service - North of M25
You do not have to be a Buses 4U member to use this service.
The service currently operates Monday to Saturday from 1830 to 2300 and covers Burgh Heath, Chipstead, Hooley, Kingswood, Lower Kingswood, Mogador, Mugswell, Netherne-on-the-Hill, Tadworth and Walton-on-the-Hill.
To make a booking on any service please either:
Telephone: 01730
815 518
Between 0800 to 1630 Monday to Saturday (closed Sat 1200-1300)
More information can be found on the Buses4U website
This service aims to bring information about transport opportunities in east Surrey to more people. Apart from this web site is a printed copy of the East Surrey Community Transport Directory and a telephone line to give advice to people requiring transport to hospital (01883 732 791). Additionally, a quarterly newsletter is produced, a link to which is found at the bottom of this section.
This is a moped hire scheme for young people aged 16 or over who cannot get to an education establishment or training centre because of a lack of public and/or private transport.
The Wheels 2 Learn scheme loans mopeds for one academic year. The scheme provides a helmet, protective jacket, reflective vest, gloves and full safety training. The rider pays £64 per month (half of this is returned at the end of the loan period subject to the moped being in good condition).
Further information and a printable application form can be found in the Transport for Young People section or on the Surrey Student Transport Partnership website.
This scheme offers books of taxi vouchers to eligible individuals with a mobility difficulty to help with the cost of their journey. The vouchers are available in Tandridge District and some parts of Mole Valley District.
These training schemes are coordinated by the Community Transport Association and are nationally recognised qualifications. MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) is designed to enhance the driving and passenger awareness skills of those who drive minibuses.
The aim of PATS (Passenger Assistant Trainer Scheme) is to improve safety standards for people who need assistance, care and supervision on the move and for the people who provide this assistance. This could be on a minibus, a coach or a car or taxi.
This training can be provided by the ESRTP, please see the section Recruitment & Training for more information.
For further information on any of the projects please contact the ESRTP.
To view the ESRTP's latest newsletter please click one of the following links: Newsletter in Acrobat (pdf) or Newsletter in Flash or Newsletter in plain text.
If you would like to add news from your Community Transport Group to the newsletter or on this web site please contact us.
Comments from passengers on Buses4U have included:
"This is just what this area needed"
"Hallelujah for Buses4U"
"This service has given me independence to travel when I want and not rely on family or friends"
"Buses4U is wonderful and everyone is so helpful"
