New Minibus for Helmsdale Community Transport

8th August 2014

Helmsdale Community Transport takes another step forward with the arrival of a new community minibus. The group responsible for the new bus are inviting the community to the launch.

Evelyn Mackenzie, Chair of Helmsdale Community Transport said "Helmsdale Community Transport (HCT) is celebrating the arrival of the first brand new 16 seater minibus for 10 years, which will support HCT in providing fit for purpose transport
solutions for the community of Helmsdale and the wider area. The new vehicle has wheelchair access to the rear, and has undergone rigorous ‘Type Approval' testing prior to delivery, it will be a valuable asset to the community of Helmsdale, which will add transport options for all the young persons of Helmsdale as well as other users. We are very grateful to MFR Cash for Kids who kindly donated the new minibus."

MFR Cash for Kids is the charity arm of Moray Firth Radio. As a grant giving charity they fundraise throughout the year to benefit children in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Lyndsay Rose, Charity Manager: We are delighted to handover this bus to the Helmsdale Community Transport. This is exactly what MFR Cash for Kids is about, we want to give all youngsters in the Highlands and Moray the childhood they deserve. This bus will be a lifeline to many young people in the Helmsdale area giving them access to the wider community.