FAQs
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Below is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you have a question that isn’t listed please get in touch.
General
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What is a Social Enterprise?
Is Westway CT a Social Enterprise?
How can I pay my bill?
Minibus Services
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Who can drive a Westway CT Minibus?
How many passengers can a Standard 17 seat Minibus carry?
How many passengers can a Standard 15 seat Minibus carry?
If I book a 15 seat minibus will this cost less than a 17 seat minibus?
How many wheelchair users and passengers can an Accessible Minibus carry?
Do we have to pay for a driver for the whole day?
Can I drive the minibus? Or do I have to book a Westway CT driver?
How is the mileage charge calculated?
Do we pay for fuel?
Each set of keys is supplied with a fuel card which can be used to pay for fuel. We prefer that fuel is refilled at a Sainsbury’s Store. We request that Minibuses are brought back to our depot with a full tank of fuel.
How far in advance can a booking be made?
If we have a regular booking, can we request the same driver every time?
Can we use a minibus in Europe?
Can we tip the driver?
If I want to CANCEL, how much notice do you need?
Can we collect a vehicle outside of office hours?
Can babies travel in a minibus?
Do you provide child/baby seats?
Shopper Bus Services
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I am a wheelchair user - can you accommodate me on the bus?
Can I bring a friend along?
Do you provide help in the supermarket?
Can you assist me by carrying my shopping to my door?
How many times can I use the Shopper Service?
Can I make a regular booking?
Can you take me to another supermarket that is not on your list?
How much time will I have to do my shopping?
Can I book a one-way journey? For example I can make my way to the supermarket but would like to use the Shopper to take me home?
It often takes me longer than an hour to do my shopping. Can I go on the first run and come back on the second?
If I am unwell can somebody else go in my place?
Is there a limit to the amount of shopping I can do at one time?
Volunteer Cars
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How far do I need to book ahead?
Can I bring a friend along?
Do I have to book both the outward and return journey at the same time, or can I call the driver when I am ready?
Can you confirm transport at the time of booking?
Do you do same day bookings?
Will it be the same driver doing both outward and return journeys?
If I am attending a hospital appointment and don't know when I will be ready to return home, when should I book the return?
I noticed your booking lines are only open in the afternoon from 1 pm - 4 pm. I am usually out most afternoons. How can I get in touch?
If I need to cancel a trip on the day what do I do?
Can I book a long distance journey?
Can somebody else pay for my trips?
Do I pay the fare to the driver?
Do I tip your drivers?
Can I pay by credit or debit card over the telephone?
Volunteering at Westway CT
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What age do I have to be to volunteer?
Passenger Assistants must be over 18 years of age.
Any other volunteers should be over 18.
Do I get paid for volunteering?
We do reimburse reasonable expenses for food and travel, but we do not pay volunteers.
I want to volunteer for the Volunteer Cars service. Can I drive my car, or do I need to drive a Westway CT Car?
If you choose to drive your own car then you will need to show proof that your insurance company are happy for you to volunteer under your vehicle policy.
I am volunteering using my own vehicle. Do you pay for petrol or diesel used?
If you are driving one of our vehicles, we will provide you with a diesel/petrol card.