Anna has written a account of the valuable time she spent at Dial a Ride.
This week I have completed a week of work experience with Lydney Dial a Ride. What an experience it has been!
Everyone has been so kind and welcoming here. I have done a bit of everything. I have been in the Charity shop and interacted with the local community; it’s so nice to see people support local shops.
The Dial a Ride service operates on a flexible schedule, allowing users to book trips in advance. This is convenient and a reliable transport option to take people to local amenities like the shops, maintain their independence and help with social interactions.
I experience this first hand when I went on the minibuses and assisted the users safely on and off the minibuses, with the help of the drivers. I also undertook a survey while on the minibuses to find out what the passengers thought of the service.
Overwhelmingly it was a positive response. Many said that they would struggle if they had to find lifts and taxis would just be too expensive an option. They like that it helps them get out and about. They also talked about how helpful the staff were, they enjoy the company while on their journey and found the staff lovely and funny.
My time working at the Charity felt rewarding and it felt like I am giving back to the community.
If you are interested in using the Lydney Dial a Ride service, its easy and simple, all you have to do is call 01594 843809.