News
Come join us to celebrate!
Join us in celebrating CTA week. See how you can get involved, call us today - 01327 604123
Co-founder and Volunteer Director receives award for creating a “Lifeline service” that operates in your county.
Nigel Hinch of ABILITY has been recognised for his voluntary services by being awarded The Rose of Northamptonshire. He has volunteered his time over the last 5 years building a reliable, friendly, and affordable bus service that is open to all in West...
Ukraine bus service
Ability is here to help Ukraine Families! Do you need to get to Towcester or Northampton town centre or supermarkets? We can offer a free bus. You will need to complete the registration form, email this and we can then book you a seat on the bus. Please call us if you...
Hackleton Parish Bus Service – A Resident’s Review
The Hackleton Parish (lying just south of Northampton) has been served by our Northampton bus for many years now. Recently we were joined by a Piddington resident Alan McDonogh who wrote this wonderful piece for the Hackleton Parish Magazine which gives an insight...
New Bus Service for BRACKLEY
Watch out for news of the bus service which will link up with the new development in BRACKLEY to the new medical centre and hospital as well as the new Sainsbury and Argos store. Planned to be ready for Christmas ABILITY Bus Services - Connecting People with...
New Service to Banbury
Following the success of the weekly service from Eydon, Culworth and Thorpe into Banbury Town Centre a second additional service will commence on Monday 12th August on a Monday afternoon For more details please call us on 07799 522 097 or email us on...
Whittlebury bus service launched
After 18 months of no bus service in the South Northants village of Whittlebury, local social enterprise ABILITY (Northants) cic are launching a weekly service to Towcester to allow residents to gain access to the essential shops, banks and other services. Please call...
Rushden Lakes – Excursion
Monday 8th April 2019 depart NORTHAMPTON 10:00 leaving Rushden Lakes 14:00 Fancy a day out on the ABILITY Bus? We are going to the large shopping venue at Rushden where you can shop and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the many shops and restaurants.
Need MiDAS training for your minibus drivers?
We are approved Minibus Driver Trainers and Assessors for the nationally accredited MiDAS scheme managed by the Community Transport Association. As operators of accessible minibuses ourselves who better to train your drivers and passenger assistants in the safe...
The Future of Rural Bus Services
Poor public transport impacts on the health and well-being of communities and rural economies. This report calls for urgent reform and makes a number of recommendations on how to ensure people living in rural areas remain connected to the national transport network...