Community transport
In addition to public transport services, many local areas are served by community transport. These include:
- Dial-a-Ride schemes
- voluntary car services
- vehicles suitable for wheelchair access.
Below are the community transport services that we subsidise. For more details of other services in the county, see the
East Sussex Rural Transport Partnership website.
Dial-a-Ride – Lewes and Seaford
Door-to-door transport services for anyone who finds it difficult to use ordinary bus services, including those with a disability or temporary disability, such as a broken leg.
Lewes
- Tuesdays and Fridays
- £4 return / £2 single (from outside Lewes)
£2 return / £1 single (within Lewes)
- Countycard holders – free
Seaford
- Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
- £2.40 return / £1.20 single
- Countycard holders – free
You must register with Community Transport to use these services. You can register by:
- telephoning 01273 517332
- printing out and posting the form in the leaflet below.
Further information
Polegate Taxi Rider
Taxi Rider is a local transport service for the residents of Polegate, Wannock and Stud Farm, operated by Direct Travel Taxis, Polegate. It can be used by anyone, for door-to-door journeys to the town centre, including the William Daly Centre. It is especially useful for elderly people and those with reduced mobility.
Operates
Monday – Friday and on Saturday morning.
Single fares (return fares are not issued):
- Adult: £1
- Countycard holder: 50p
- Children under 16: 50p
- Children under 5: Free (if accompanied by a fare paying passenger).
Further information
For more information and how to book the service, download the Polegate Taxi Rider leaflet.
