FERMANAGH Community Transport (FCT) is again under threat as proposed cuts are set to see the organisation’s budget reduced even further. Despite the growing need and demand across the rural community in Fermanagh for the organisation’s services, it remains in the firing line. “The proposed cuts would have an extremely adverse impact on the rural elderly and disabled here,” FCT […]
Fermanagh Community Transport appeals for volunteers
“At the moment, the demand for our service means that we are at full capacity.”
Public urged to help save Fermanagh Community Transport
“The proposed cuts would have an extremely adverse impact on our rural elderly and disabled.”
Petrol prices hit Community Transport volunteers
Volunteers’ expenses haven’t increased to match the rise in fuel prices.
Community Transport scheme is at the ready!
WITH its deep knowledge of basically every road in the county, Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) has been putting its logistical skills to vital use during the current lockdown, ensuring no one goes without due to the crisis. The hard working crew of FCT are no strangers to helping people in isolated areas across the county […]
Fears new bus rules could put drivers off the road
PROPOSED rule changes regarding minibus drivers could impact on hundreds if not thousands of people here in Fermanagh, with some services even being put at risk. Schools, youth groups, church organisation and sports clubs could all be affected by a reinterpretation of licensing laws. That’s according to the head of Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT), Anita […]
Surgery closure adds demand for rural transport
Every week, almost 1,400 trips were undertaken using a mix of fully accessible minibuses and team of volunteer car drivers.
FCT determined to stay on the road despite cuts
The vital service has been busier than ever thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers.
Commmunity transport initiative disappointed at massive funding cut
A COMMUNITY transport group, based in Enniskillen, that provides subsidised transport to eligible people in isolated parts of the county, including Dial-a-Lift, is fighting back against a 39 per cent in funding.