Wheels to Work
Do you have a transport problem that is preventing you from taking up employment, training or education?
If the answer is yes then Wheels To Work could provide you with a/ 50cc scooter if your circumstances meet certain criteria.
The Wheels To Work scheme is run by the Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council for North East Lincolnshire Council. The scheme is offered to residents of North East Lincolnshire who have transport difficulties accessing work, training and education. The Wheels To Work scheme is not aimed at competing with conventional public transport, the aim is to fill the gap left.
The Wheels To Work Scheme
After you have enquired about the Wheels To Work scheme the project co-ordinator will talk to you about your transport problems and identify possible solutions. If no suitable public / college transport exists a scooter could, subject to certain terms and conditions being met, be made available for you to hire.
Key Facts about the Scheme
- The daily journey must be a reasonable distance for a scooter of between 5 - 20 miles.
- Transport must be required to access education, employment and training.
- You must be a resident of North East Lincolnshire.
- You can hire the scooter for up to 26 weeks.
- The cost of renting a scooter as part of the scheme is £6 per week (This covers general wear and tear and minor repairs to the scooter)
- All participants in the scheme must complete a compulsory basic training course. All training, safety, equipment, insurance, tax and servicing are provided by the project.
- If the scooter is stolen or damaged as a result of vandalism the hirer is liable for a £350 insurance excess payment. If the scooter is stolen or written off the hirer is liable for up to £750.
Contact Details
To find out if you are eligible to join the Wheels to Work scheme and for further information please contact Margaret Credland:
Via Post,
Margaret Credland, Project Co-ordinator
Humber and Wolds Community Council
9 High Street
Barton upon Humber
North Lincolnshire
DN18 5PA
Telephone: 01652 661226
Fax: 01652 635260
or
E-mail: Margaret.credland@hwrcc.org.uk Monday - Friday
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