MID ARGYLL Transport Volunteers have decided to increase their mileage radius back to 100 miles following a review of their financial situation.
At the group’s annual general meeting on April 3 it was agreed that trips to Glasgow would be reinstated as of May 1.
The increase has reintroduced as a result of clarification that the groups funding will be continued until March 2009.
Trips will be restricted to three per person per year so that hospital check ups can be attended but not used for on-going treatment, admittance or release from hospital.
It was also decided to raise charges.Mileages will be calculated on a round trip, for example – pick up points destinations and back.
The group needs new drivers particularly in the Lochgilphead and Ardrishaig areas.
Morag Robins of the Mid Argyll Transport Volunteers said: ‘We would appeal to anyone who owns a car and can spare a few hours per week to consider becoming a driver, you will be reimbursed at a rate of 40pence per mile.’
Anyone interested should contact Morag Robins on 01546 602000 or Joan Robertson on 01546 603364.
