Supported Local Services
Combe Hay, Shoscombe, South Stoke &
Wellow Area Fare Car
This page provides a
web page version of the Combe Hay, Shoscombe, South Stoke
& Wellow Area Fare
Car leaflet produced August 2006
To view an electronic version of the leaflet please click on
the link right >
Combe Hay, Shoscombe, South Stoke & Wellow Area Fare Car
leaflet(PDF – 214kb) To request a printed copy of the
leaflet please contact our Public Transport team via the details
given at the bottom of this page.
What is Fare Car?
Fare Car is available to residents of the Combe Hay, Shoscombe,
South Stoke & Wellow area. Fare Car is a safe and
friendly shared taxi service at special rates. Fare Car is operated
by Bath Taxis with financial support from Bath & North East
Somerset Council.
Who Can Use Fare Car?
Fare Car is available to everyone who lives in the designated
Fare Car Zone (see leaflet).
The Fare Car zone area is: Combe Hay, Shoscombe, South Stoke
& Wellow.
See Map (
Combe Hay, Shoscombe, South Stoke & Wellow Area Fare
Car leaflet(PDF – 214kb)
Where does Fare Car go?
Passengers can travel from their home address to and from Bath
City Centre. Fare Car will do its best to reach any address but
some points may not be accessible by the vehicle.
When does Fare Car run?
Fare Car is available on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays but not Public
Holidays.
How many Journeys are Available?
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 2 journeys
are available from the rural area into Bath, and 2 journeys are
available back from Bath to the rural area. Please see the
timetable for further details.
Fare Car Timetable
Operating Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri (not Public Holidays)
Arrivals in Bath: 10.30am 11.30am
Departs from
Bath: 1pm 2.30pm
What is the cost?
The fare is £1.50 per person per single trip. The service works
on a flat fare basis so from any point between the rural area and
Bath the fare is £1.50. This is a subsidised fare and there are no
further reductions for Diamond Travelcard holders or
children. |
Where are the pick up and drop off points in Bath?
The designated points are:
Drop off locations
- Henry Street (by Marks & Spencers)
- Upper Borough Walls (outside The Min main entrance)
Pick up locations
- Henry Street (by Marks & Spencers)
- Upper Borough Walls (outside The Min main entrance)
Do I have to book the journey back from Bath at the same time
as I book the journey to Bath?
You can if you wish, but you do not have to. The journey back
from Bath to the rural area can be booked up to 30 minutes in
advance of the time of travel. There is a free phone to Bath Taxis
in the food hall of Marks & Spencers.
Is the service wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Fare Car is wheelchair accessible. Please notify the
operator when booking if you are a wheelchair user.
Who is behind Fare Car?
Fare Car is operated by Bath Taxis for Bath & North East
Somerset Council. |
How do I use Fare Car?
If you are a resident in the designated Fare Car Zone, firstly
you need to be issued with your Fare Car membership number. Please
call 01225 477615 to obtain your free Fare Car membership. Our
travel advisors will complete the registration process by asking
you for your name, address, and contact telephone number. You will
then be issued with your Fare Car membership number and card.
How do I book a Fare Car journey?
Bookings must be made in advance of the time of travel.
To travel on the journey that arrives in Bath City Centre at
10.30am please book no later than 9am. For the journey that arrives
in Bath City Centre at 11.30am please book no later than 10am.
To travel on the journey that departs Bath City Centre at 1pm
please book no later than 12.30pm. For the journey that departs
Bath City Centre at 2.30pm please book no later than 2pm.
Bookings may be made up to 1 week in advance.
Follow the steps below to make your booking:
- Select the journey, or journeys, you wish to travel on from the
timetable.
- Phone Bath Taxis on 01225 447777 between 8am and 4pm Monday to
Friday.
- Quote the Fare Car membership number for each person wishing to
travel (if you do not have a Fare Car membership number, obtain one
by calling 01225 477615).
- Tell the operator the day/date you wish to travel, journey
time, pick up address, drop off location, and the details of the
homeward journey if required. Please tell the operator if you are a
wheelchair user.
- You will then be given an approximate pick up time.
To make an advance booking please call
Bath Taxis on:
01225 447777
8am to 4pm
Monday to Friday
For comments and complaints about
public transport services please contact:
Bath & North East Somerset
Council
Council Connect:
01225 39 40 41
Traveline provides
timetables and journey planners for bus, coach and rail services in
the South West. Traveline is also available on tel. 0871 200
22 33 between 7 am and 10 pm (calls cost 10p per minute from
landlines).
Transport Direct is designed to be
the first complete transport journey planner for Great Britain. In
addition to providing public transport information, you can compare
car journeys with national and local public transport (excluding GB
internal air).
