Kimmins announces £1million investment for Community Transport providers
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced £1m of capital funding for community transport providers.
The funding will enable each of the 13 providers in the north to purchase a new minibus as they work towards replacing their ageing fleet.
The Minister made the announcement as Community Transport Week 2026 gets underway.
She said:
“Community transport can often be the only transport option for many and it is vital that providers have a reliable fleet of vehicles to allow these services to be delivered safely and efficiently. This £1m funding will allow each of our 13 providers to procure a new vehicle so they can continue to provide vital services for those who need them most. Without these services, many elderly and disabled people who rely on them would find it difficult to access goods and services and remain connected to family and friends.”
Minister continued:
“People must be at the heart of everything we do and Community transport services are a valuable life-line for many in our local communities in supporting some of our most vulnerable to maintain their independence.”
Notes to editors:
- Community Transport Week 2026 runs from 12- 16 October.
- The £1 million capital allocation will enable the replacement of 13 of the 27 community transport vehicles identified as the highest priority based on age, mileage and condition.
- All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office at: press.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk.
- The Executive Information Service operates an out of hours service for media enquiries only between 1800hrs and 0800hrs Monday to Friday and at weekends and public holidays. The duty press officer can be contacted on 028 9037 8110.
- Follow the Department on social media:Community Transport Week 2026 runs from 12- 16 October.
- The £1 million capital allocation will enable the replacement of 13 of the 27 community transport vehicles identified as the highest priority based on age, mileage and condition.
- All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office at: press.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk.
- The Executive Information Service operates an out of hours service for media enquiries only between 1800hrs and 0800hrs Monday to Friday and at weekends and public holidays. The duty press officer can be contacted on 028 9037 8110.
- Follow the Department on social media: X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.