Minibus General Hire Information
In order to access our vehicles an LCT membership form must be filled in on our website and submitted back to us at your earliest convenience.
Memberships are £15 per year which will only be billed after you confirm a booking. Anyone involved in the organisation can enquire about bookings and vehicle availability although they will be redirected back to the named contact on the account in order to make the booking.
All bookings must be in writing by email or letter, the email address is info@liverpoolct.co.uk. Please include the following information:
- Group name
- Name of Driver
- Date/s and time of travel
- Full address of destination
- Where the vehicle will be kept overnight (If applicable).
- Purpose of the trip
- Passenger list provided (names only)
Self-drive minibuses are charged at £70 per day which includes insurance, all fuel used must be replace to avoid any excess charges. We allow 100 miles travelling per day, any excess mileage over this is charged at 15p per mile.
Drivers must be over 25 with a D1 classification on their licence. Further procedures are in place to check licence information before each trip; this will be discussed when booking the vehicle.
Groups that intend to use the Runcorn Bridge/Mersey Gateway Bridge must ensure the toll is paid on the same day/s as the vehicle hire. Proof of payment (i.e. a receipt) must be emailed over to info@liverpoolct.co.uk on the same day as hire. Please ensure the correct toll is paid as Liverpool Community Transport will not be responsible for any fine that may result in an underpayment.
If you need one of our drivers, we will require the following further information in order to supply a costing for the trip:
- Date/s of travel
- Pick up time & place – including postcode
- Return pick up time & place – including postcode
- Full address of destination
- Purpose of the trip
In addition, we ask that you inform us prior to your trip if there is any baggage to be transported.
If you require any further information please call our office on 0151 207 5400 and a member of staff will be happy to assist you.
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Minibus Hire
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Minibus Safety Inspections
For over 40 year's, we have been carrying out class 5 safety inspections for community groups/ schools throughout the City.
Training Room For Hire
We have a very affordable training room for upto 12 people for hire, which serves local businesses, community groups and councils.
ABOUT US
Our History
Liverpool Community Transport is a registered charity set up in 1972 with the aim of providing community groups, schools and community and voluntary organisations around Merseyside with a safe, affordable, reliable and accessible transport provision.
Since 1999 LCT has held contracts with Liverpool City Council to transport children with special educational needs to and from school. The number of these contracts has grown steadily year on year since the introduction of this service into the organisation.
Member's Testimonials
We have been involved Liverpool Community Transport for over 35 years it’s a pleasure to work with them!
We happily ENDORSE Liverpool Community Transport as a serious option for all your requirements.
The cost of hiring a minibus for the four weeks of the visit is beyond our means and the support of LCT allows us the opportunity of helping these very special children.
Fantastic service and support during our Annual International Conventions!