What makes a town thrive? An article in The Guardian Society's section explores five key ingredients, including transport, public services, thriving high streets and community cohesion.It raises an important question: what good are local opportunities if access isn't...

Securing the future of community transport starts with the people who drive it. During Community Transport Week, Westway Community Transport joined the Community Transport Association (CTA) and other sector representatives in Westminster to speak to MPs and...

Last Saturday, 10 October, was World Mental Health Day. This week, Community Transport Week 12 -16 October gives us another opportunity to think about something closely connected to our wellbeing: the ability to get out, connect with others and take part in everyday...

Last week we held our AGM and looked back over another year at Westway Community Transport. Our 2025/26 report brings together the figures, services and activity that make up a year at Westway. But behind the numbers are important stories. 17,850 Dial-a-Ride passenger...

We often talk about transport as a way of getting from A to B. But getting to an appointment isn't always straightforward, particularly when services move further from where people live or public transport doesn't provide a practical route.Recent work from Age UK and...

September brings a familiar rhythm back to communities across the country. School bags are packed. Timetables are checked. Families settle back into the morning routine. But getting to school isn't equally straightforward for every child. For some children and young...

What can the conversation about loneliness among Gen Z teach us about older people A recent Guardian article about the decline in friendship and rising loneliness among younger people, got us thinking about something we see every day in community transport. The...

What does kindness have to do with community transport? More than you might think. We often talk about infrastructure in terms of things we can see: roads, buses, buildings and services. But strong communities also rely on something less tangible, just people being...

What if the journey itself is part of the service? We tend to think about transport in practical terms: getting someone from A to B. But for someone who doesn't get out very often, the journey can be an important social experience too. A familiar driver. A...

A recent report from the Community Transport Association ( the body that advocates and guides CT in the UK) took a deep dive into the Charity Commission's latest research into public trust in charities, and what it means for community transport - many of which are...

What can the unwritten rules of public transport teach us about community? An interesting article published recently in a Spanish newspaper for ex pats unpacked the unspoken rules about public transport etiquette. Give people space. Offer a seat if someone needs it....

When we talk about transport, we're really talking about opportunity aren't we?Recent discussion around transport poverty has highlighted something that community transport providers have understood for many years: the ability to travel shapes how connected,...