The area we cover
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We have a widely scattered population of some 270,000 people living in small towns and villages and the countryside. Situated in such a hilly terrain, everyone depends on reliable and accessible transport to get around, and it is those who don’t have it that The Chilterns Dial-a-Ride exists to support.
This map shows the areas that we will collect from. Please note that we will deliver to areas outside our collection area so, for instance a trip to Stoke Mandevile Hospital or hospitals in areas as far as Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Windsor or Henley are all possible.
Our main areas of operation are the Chilterns towns and villages of High Wycombe, Chesham, Amersham, The Chalfonts, Gerrards Cross, Marlow, Hazlemere, Prestwood, Penn, Holmer Green, Flakwell Heath, Bourne End, Wooburn Green, and many more.
A growing need
Data from Bucks Council (2025) for the area in South Bucks that we cover has a population of 271,128 people – that’s 48% of the population of Bucks county!
Other reports show that
- 30% of those of 65+ are living alone and 21% had no car.
- Numbers of residents are suffering from a limiting, long term illness.
If one adds to this the significant numbers of other people are known to have some form of disability problem, the magnitude of the challenge to provide an appropriate transport service to help is obvious. “This scheme is very welcome” and it’s “filling a void that is there” are typical comment from a local disability support group manager.
Mrs D from Amersham, said the Chilterns Dial-a-Ride is a reliable and valuable service who go the extra mile to help out.
The Chiltern’s Dial-a-Ride – helping to fill the void
Our main aim is to provide an affordable, accessible and safe transport service for people living in Chiltern Dial-A-Ride’s area of operation who, due to age, illness or disability are not able to transport themselves or to use public transport services.
We operate a fleet of 9 vehicles, all with tail-lifts or ramps and wheelchair facilities, driven by a team of drivers including volunteers, and coordinated by a small team based in Chalfont ST Peter.
We believe we are meeting demand, but we know that demand is increasing not only because of increasing awareness of our service which we naturally are promoting, but also because of a growing underlying need.
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