Here is the briefest of summaries concerning the AVB service:
- AVB is run solely by volunteers
- The booking service is now run remotely, that is our transport administrators operate from home
- the service is limited to the provision of transport to medical appointments
- our drivers use their own vehicles
- we cannot cater for people in wheelchairs
- clients must reside in the SL5 postcode area
- you can book transport by phone, leaving a message with your name along with the destination, plus the date and time of your appointment. Alternatively, you can fill in this form on the website
- our transport administrator will contact you about your booking before close of business on the next working day
- please give us at least 48 hours notice of your need for transport
- the charge is a flat fee of £5 for appointments within the SL5 postcode area, and 50p per mile for appointments outside the SL5 postcode area (measured from the driver’s home)
- Only cash payments can be accepted.
For a fuller understanding, read the overview and related pages.