Membership Options

You must be a member to travel with us, but there are a number of membership options.

Bronze Membership

Ride with us for FREE

£FREE

FREE OF CHARGE travel for holders of a concessionary bus pass.
Pick up and drop off at bus stop only
Regular bus service to town
Book up to 2 weeks in advance. Subject to availability
Requests for trips are placed on the reserve list, confirmed the day before and subject to availability

Silver Membership

Extra assistance and added convenience, closer to home.

£30/Year

£42 per year for joint membership*
Pick up and drop off closer to home.
Regular bus service to town
Priority booking, up to 4 weeks in advance
Priority booking for Ability Trips and days out
Assistance provided getting on and off the bus

Gold Membership

Extra assistance and added convenience, to your door.

£45/Year

£55 per year for Joint Membership*
Pick up and drop off at home
Regular bus service to town
Priority booking, up to 4 weeks in advance
Priority booking for Ability Trips and days out
Assistance provided getting on and off the bus
Shopping carried to you door

A one-time-only Administration Fee of £10 applies to all new memberships.

* Joint membership applies to two individuals residing at the same address.

Register Now

Registration for the service is quickest and easiest using the simple online form below.
Alternatively, you can download and print the form here to be sent to us by post.

Download Form Here

Registration Form

Passengers must be registered before using the Ability Community Bus Service. Please use this form to apply for scheme membership and take advantage of free travel if you are a concessionary bus pass holder.

Is this an Individual or a Joint Application? *

Joint Applications will only be accepted for two persons living in the same household.
If you select "Joint Application" the details for the second applicant will be requested in the next section.

Your Details

Name *

First

Last

Salutation

If Other Please Specify:

Phone *

Mobile

Date of Birth *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Emergency Contacts - Names and Contact Details *

Please include their names, contact telephone numbers, and their relationship to you.

Bus Pass Number

REQUIRED FOR FREE TRAVEL

Bus Pass Expiry Date

Bus Pass Issuing Authority

Your Mobility Needs

Folding Wheelchair
Sticks / crutches
Walking frame
Shopping trolley
Scooter

When travelling, will you be using any of the above? Please tick the box of those that apply.

Only folding wheelchairs can travel with you on your journey. There is no mechanical assistance, so you will need to be able to use the 2 or 3 steps into the bus to board and disembark. Manual assistance can be provided.

Joint Applicant Details

Name of Joint Applicant *

First

Last

Salutation

If Other Please Specify:

Joint Applicant's Date of Birth *

Joint Applicant's Bus Pass Number

REQUIRED FOR FREE TRAVEL

Bus Pass Expiry Date

Bus Pass Issuing Authority

Joint Applicant's Mobility Needs

Folding Wheelchair
Sticks / crutches
Walking frame
Shopping trolley
Scooter

Membership Options

Admin Fee *

Price: £ 10.00

One Time Only Administration Fee

Your Chosen Membership Option: *

Your Chosen Joint Membership Option: *

Your Chosen Payment Method: *

Payment By Cheque

You have selected to pay your membership fee by cheque.

Once you have completed this form please make out your cheque to "Ability Northants cic" and send this to:

Ability
Office 20, Grafton Suite,
Caswell Science Park,
Towcester NN12 8EQ

Payment By Bank Transfer

You have selected to pay your membership fee by bank transfer.

Once you have completed and sent this form please make your bank transfer online using the following details:

Account 65855876
Sort Code 08-92-99

IMPORTANT - please check these details carefully when entering them online.

Online Payment By Debit or Credit Card

You have selected to pay your membership fee online by credit or debit card.

Online card payments to Ability are handled safely and securely using Stripe. Please follow the instructions at the bottom of this form after completing the remaining sections.

Total Due For Payment

£ 0.00

Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT: By completing this application form you are granting us permission to to store and process your personal information for the purposes of providing a transport service. Please tick the box below to confirm this. *

I consent to my personal information being used in this way and confirm that I have read the terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions

· The services are provided by ABILITY (Northants) cic, (we) which is a not for profit social enterprise operating a flexible registration permit from the Dept of Transport.

· Concessionary passes are accepted for journeys starting in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.

· The office is open Monday to Friday 09.00 – 14.00, excluding Public Holidays. All requests for travel must be booked in advance by telephoning 01327 604123.

· Cancellation: must be made to the office before 2pm the day before travel is due, failure to notify the office will result in a charge of £3.50.

· Travel can only be altered with the prior approval of the office and not with the driver. We will endeavour to meet your needs if possible.

· Pick up times given are approximate, please allow a variation of +/- 10 mins. Time is taken to ensure all passengers booked are travelling and safely seated before departure, so we ask for your patience and understanding.

· Charges and payment: Fares are paid in cash to the driver or a Valid Concessionary Bus Travel Pass must be shown to the driver on request, in lieu of fare.

· Smoking, eating, or drinking is not permitted in any of the buses and seat belts must always be worn.

· Face coverings must be worn on every journey whilst Government guidelines are in force, travel may be refused if not worn.

· ABILITY reserve the right to cancel any travel in the event of unforeseen events or unavoidable circumstances.

· ABILITY is not responsible for any personal possessions left unattended in a minibus. We are not liable for any consequential loss, financial or otherwise, incurred by passengers, following the loss, theft, breakdown or non-availability of a vehicle, or the failure to provide a vehicle.

We consent to our personal information being used in this way and confirm that we have read the terms and conditions.

Your Ethnic Origin *

White or White British
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani
Asian or Asian British - Indian
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi
Asian or Asian British - Chinese
Asian or Asian British - Other
Black or Black British
Mixed or Multiple
Other Ethnic Group
Prefer not to specify

Joint Applicant's Ethnic Origin *

White or White British
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani
Asian or Asian British - Indian
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi
Asian or Asian British - Chinese
Asian or Asian British - Other
Black or Black British
Mixed or Multiple
Other Ethnic Group
Prefer not to specify

How did you hear about us?

Existing Member
Care worker
Club/Group
Saw Bus
GP or Hospital
Leaflet/Poster
Radio
Internet
Magazine
Friend
Other

Card Payment Details

Your card details will handled safely and securely via Stripe

Your Card Number *

Card

Name on Card

Phone

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Do You Not Have A Bus Pass Yet?
Do You Know How To Get One?

Find out who is eligible for a concessionary bus pass and how to apply by clicking on your appropriate council website below for full details:

Membership Options

Bronze Membership

Silver Membership

Gold Membership