BROMSGROVE’S ‘EDDIE Bus’ which provides a lifeline – taking elderly people on trips and days out – has launched an urgent appeal to find more drivers.
The service, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, may be forced to cease if more drivers cannot be found.
The EDDIE Bus takes older residents to a variety of places, including to the shops, garden centres, places of interest, museums, theatres, pubs, restaurants, other towns and villages and the seaside.
A similar appeal in June saw one driver come forward but the charity desperately needs more.
The situation for the service is desperate as it had to cancel 20 per cent of its bookings this year as it did not have anyone to drive the bus.
An EDDIE Bus spokesperson said: “No drivers mean no service, no EDDIE Bus and no charity and this unique service for the elderly of Bromsgrove will be lost.
“If that happened, elderly residents would struggle to get out which would lead to more loneliness and isolation.
“If anyone can help, please come forward.”
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer driver or groups fitting the criteria who want to use the bus should email Geoff Kearn at: [email protected] or call him on 07805 400180.
Alternatively, email: [email protected] for more on the bus and those wanting to use it pay a per-mile hire charge for their journeys.
The minibus can be driven on a normal car licence and full training and support will be given.
