Everyday Drives for the Disabled, Independent and Elderly

How to Book

Book the EDDIE Bus for your group outing

The EDDIE Bus is available for eligible groups of Bromsgrove residents who need accessible transport for days out, social activities and community visits.

Book by email or phone. Email is preferred because it helps us capture all journey details clearly.

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Booking process

  1. Email or call us with your preferred date, destination, group size and any mobility needs.
  2. We’ll check if the bus and volunteer driver are available.
  3. We’ll contact you to confirm the booking, times and pick-up details.

After the trip, we’ll confirm the final mileage and send payment details.

Email booking requestPrefer to talk? Call 07805 400180.

Groups: usually 6 to 13 people, including carers where needed.

Typical availability: daytime trips, every day except Christmas to New Year.

Guide price: £1.25 per mile, with a £25 minimum charge.

Payment

The hire charge for 2026 is £1.25 per mile.

Mileage is calculated from the bus storage area at Upton Warren (B61 7EZ) to your collection point(s), then to your destination, back to your drop-off point(s), and finally back to the storage area.

There is a minimum charge of £25.

The bus has a Disability Blue Badge, so parking charges usually do not apply during trips.

Payment is by bank transfer only. We will send an invoice after the trip, once the final mileage has been confirmed.

Payment is expected within one month of the journey.

Cancellations

Bookings can be cancelled free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged £25.

There is no charge if the trip is cancelled by the EDDIE Bus, for example due to vehicle problems or driver availability.

Cancellations due to bad weather are usually accepted without charge.

Who can book

Eligible booking organisations include care homes, residential homes, residential apartments, retired activity groups, social groups meeting the over-60s requirement, and specialist groups supporting elderly or disabled residents.

Elderly
A person aged 60 or over.
Group
A group of 6 to 13 people, including adult carers where required.
Adult carers
Adult carers may travel with the group and do not need to meet the passenger eligibility criteria.

Where the bus can travel

The EDDIE Bus is available for day trips and group outings.

As a general guide, trips should usually be no more than 100 miles each way. Longer journeys may be possible, so please contact us to discuss your plans.

Trips normally take place during the daytime. Evening trips are not generally available.

All trips must be completed within a single day. Overnight trips are not available.

Motorway journeys are allowed.

When the bus is available

The bus is available every day except between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

All bookings depend on the availability of both the bus and a volunteer driver.

Please contact us to discuss your preferred date and any requirements.

Contact Us

Contact us if you need transport for your group and would like to discuss your plans. We’d love to hear from you.

Email Usbookings@theeddiebus.org.ukCall Us Directly07805 400180

40 Years of Service

Since 1985, The EDDIE Bus has helped Bromsgrove residents get out and about safely as part of a group.

Registration DetailsThe Bromsgrove Minibus Appeal Fund Established 1985Registered Charity No. 516666