We believe this is what community transport is all about, helping groups to create opportunities for active elderly people to participate fully in activities

KCT Passenger

The driver is very pleasant and takes me directly to my door. He takes great care of people. It is the best thing to happen in my life and I …

KCT Passenger

Prior to the introduction of KCT I was isolated, depressed and lonely. I had nothing to live for. Now the bus collects me at the door, brings me to the …

Marcella Finn, Manager, Castleisland Day Care Centre

It has been well documented that the success of any day care centre depends on the provision of transport, which in the case of Castleisland day care centre is coordinated …

Passenger, aged 86, on a service in North Kerry

I really appreciate the service. I don’t have much business in town but it breaks up the day. I can get my hair cut; if it’s a day for the …

Margaret Sweeney Secretary Sean Chaire Network

Without transportation events such as the Tea Dances could not go ahead as most of our group members are dependent on others for transportation, it is most unlikely that they …

Volunteer St Brendan’s Mini Region (Youth Club area)

Thank you for your good support over the year and the excellent service provided this year. Without your support the clubs would not be able to access as much as …

Katie Clarke Childcare Manager

The provision of transport has impacted hugely on our service. Without this provision we would not be in a position to offer afterschool services. Parents would not be in a …

Passenger from Brandon Route

Without Community Transport, it’s isolation for us people in rural areas. Total isolation – which could lead to depression

Passenger on Graigue Route, Dingle

Quiet Happy, one phone call will confirm collection at the front door, very useful for doctor appointments and weekly shopping and visiting neighbors in Dingle

Dunquin Passenger

I feel very independent – don’t have to ask anybody to take me to Dingle or wait, I meet up with my friends, it’s great

Causeway Passenger

We do not own a car. The service is door to door. There is enough time to shop in Tralee. Very satisfied, it’s punctual, enough time to shop in town

Currow Passenger

I would not be able to manage without it now. I can get my shopping on Tuesday, go to the Daycare on Wednesday and also play cards at night. Without …

Brosna Passenger

I think the Community Transport Bus is very important for people in rural communities and can bring them to town on a weekly basis especially as some people cannot drive.

Scartaglin Passenger

Brilliant, Absolutely great, get to town, driver puts messages on the bus and drop me to the door excellent service, bus drivers are very patient and helpful

Moyvane Passenger

Just great to get out during the week and get to town. People would be lost without it

Tarbert Passenger

Gets me out of the house – a reason to get dressed up and go somewhere to meet people and have a chat

Passenger from the Ballylongford and Knockanure service

i am very happy with the service – but concerned about cutbacks in case they affect Rural Transport. The bus service is very important to people in the area

Castlegregory Passenger

The service is essential to non drivers, people who do not have cars, the elderly who would be house bound without the use of this service. The Drivers are courteous …

Causeway Passenger

We are picked up at the door and dropped off there again, it’s a great service and always on time. Without community transport I would have no other way to …

Brandon Passenger

“Very Happy with the service, I do some shopping, have lunch and meet some family”

Firies Passenger

“See friends, made new friends – especially since my husband died. I get mass every Tuesday at 1pm in Tralee, can get my shopping not out all day. The service …