Welcome to our web site

We are a thriving community transport scheme, operating within the borough of Bexley. Founded in July 2004, our aim is to provide affordable, accessible and safe transport for community and voluntary groups in the local area. We also operate an individual membership scheme for people with disabilities or who have mobility problems.

Our scheme operates on a membership only basis; Membership is open to "not for profit" voluntary and community groups, social enterprises and charities which serve the residents of Bexley. Groups that qualify for membership include those involved with older people, people with disabilities, children and young people, recreational activities, social welfare or other activities benefiting the community.

We started BATS in 2004 with three buses and today operate a fleet of thirty vehicles, with over 50 staff and volunteers, providing transport to more than 150 member groups.

BATS is self sufficient, receiving no grant funding. In addition to the hire fees from our member groups our income is earned through contract services, working with partners such as The London Borough of Bexley to provide management services and vehicle maintenance for their minibuses. We also provide transport to local schools and colleges, school meals deliveries and patient transport for local hospitals, clinics and surgeries. This work is undertaken to secure our long term sustainability.

With support from London Borough of Bexley we operate a food accessibility scheme, providing a shopper bus to help elderly, disabled and parents with small children to access shops and markets.

This year we have been awarded "Best Urban Community Transport Organisation" 2011 by the Community Transport Association UK. BATS would like to thank all of our staff and volunteers for all their hard work that has made winning this award possible.