Sedcat (South East Dorset Area Community Transport) has always been more than just a transport service—it is a lifeline, a connection to friends, medical appointments, and local life, and a true pillar of independence for our members.
Like many organisations across our region, we are facing unprecedented pressures from rising costs across fuel, essential vehicle maintenance, and staffing. We have worked tirelessly to keep our prices steady over the last couple of years, absorbing these increases wherever possible. However, to ensure we can keep our vital wheels turning and continue supporting you for the foreseeable future, we have had to make the difficult decision to modestly increase our membership and journey fees.
Why This Decision Is Necessary
This is not a decision that has been made lightly. Without these modest adjustments, the reality is that sedcat would eventually have to significantly limit its vital services. We know that any increase in cost is unwelcome, especially during these challenging times, but this step is strictly essential to keep our services financially sustainable and to protect the network that so many in our community rely on every single day.
Navigating the Future Together
The heart of sedcat has always been its people—our wonderful drivers, dedicated staff, and, most importantly, you, our members. We are asking for your understanding and continued support of our community scheme so that we can keep providing much-needed, accessible transport for the benefit of all who need it.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing by us, for your continued patience, and for helping us ensure that Sedcat remains a fixture of our community for years to come.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the updated fees, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.