New Forest Connect: Minibus Hire

  • Booking hours

    • Operating times
      We suggest that people collect and return the vehicle between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
    • Booking hours
      9am-3pm.
    • Notice required
      Can deal with bookings at short notice but prefer at least two weeks notice if a driver is required
  • Contact details

    Phone
    01425 482773

    Email
    [email protected]

Service details

Travel cost
Two charging options: Mileage rate at £1.20 per mile (includes the fuel you use on the day), or day rate of £65 plus cost of fuel used. Minimum charge £15.

Wheelchair access
All vehicles are equipped with hydraulic tail lifts for easy wheelchair access, and also with low level side entry steps.

Wheelchair accessible

Website
https://www.cfirst.org.uk/community-transport/minibus-hire

Further information
We have a fleet of wheelchair accessible minibuses that are available to hire for local voluntary or charitable organisations. •Buses can be hired for periods ranging from 2 hours up to one week (subject to availability). •Membership of CFNF is required (£10.00 per year) before you are able to hire our vehicles. Membership enables you to access a number of our services that may benefit you or your group members. •If you do not have your own MiDAS trained driver available we may be able to provide a volunteer for you. •All vehicles are equipped with hydraulic tail lifts for easy wheelchair access, and also with low level side entry steps. •Vehicles available range from 10 to 14 seats. If your group has a social event or meeting to attend we may be able to supply a vehicle for you. The buses are available for regular repeat bookings or even as ‘one offs’.

Service area coverage

New Forest
  • Marchwood
  • Totton
  • New Milton
  • Brockenhurst
  • Fordingbridge
  • All New Forest