CALL US ON: 02920 490325
Lines operate:
Monday- Friday
9am - 3.30pm
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9am to 10.30am is for medical bookings and Dial a Bus shopping Services only.
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Lines are closed between 10.30 am till 11.00 am.
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Lines are open from 11am to 12.30pm to process calls for non-medical appointments for the following day.
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Lines are closed between 12.30 pm to 1.30pm.
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Lines are open from 1.30pm to 3.30pm to process medical bookings and Dial a Bus shopping Services only.
FUEL PRICES
You will all be aware that fuel prices have risen considerably as a consequence of the current conflict in the Middle East.
We are currently able to absorb the increased costs within the current pricing structure, but if the conflict continues we may reluctantly find it necessary to add a supplementary charge.
If this happens, you will be informed at the time of booking.
Hopefully the situation will stabilise and prices will return to the pre conflict level.
OUR SERVICES
Enabling transport for those who cannot use transport.
Travel anywhere within Cardiff, Monday to Friday, between 9:30am and 3:30pm.
A Door-to-Door service that provides an opportunity to shop at a retail park, and socialise within a group.
Group excursions to a variety of destinations, with a focus on wellbeing and socialising.
Commencing January 2027. Fits aims to provide a personal service for individual users to undertake one way, one off journeys for any particular reason.
OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Established in 1971, VEST Community Transport exists to provide essential transport services for those in Cardiff who are unable to use public transport.
In addition to this, our Dial a Bus service provides shopping assistance in Cardiff as well as in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Our dedicated team of trained drivers caters especially to elderly and disabled individuals, facilitating local trips for shopping, leisure activities, day centre visits, as well as longer outings.
Meet Our Team
Get to meet the individuals that make up VEST Community Transport.
Our team consists of the following:
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6 Trustees,
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Operations Manager,
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2 Administration staff,
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8 Full Time Drivers,
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15 Volunteer Drivers,
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1 Volunteer Vehicle Maintenance
who work tirelessly to provide a 'Gold Service' Standard for all our service users.
Richard Davies MBE
Operations Manager
Responsible for the day to day running of the VEST Community Transport.
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Vehicle fleet management.
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Volunteers and Staff Admin.
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Building and its contents.
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Accounts.
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Funding.
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Recruitment.
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First Aider & Fire Marshal.
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MiDAS Instructor.
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Manual Handling Instructor.
Cam Lloyd
Administration / Scheduler
Duties include:
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Day to day booking of Ring & Ride. Service and Dial a Bus Service.
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Processing Registration Form.
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Standby driver for services.
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Standin for Ops Manager when on leave.
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Issuing daily transport sheets and recording data.
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Collection of fares and accounting.
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First Aider.
Adam Johns
Administration / Scheduler
Duties include:
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Day to day booking of Ring & Ride. Service and Dial a Bus Service.
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Processing Registration Form.
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Standby driver for services.
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Standin for Ops Manager when on leave.
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Issuing daily transport sheets and recording data.
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Collection of fares and accounting.
Suzanne
Paul
Mark
Steve
Matthew
Carl
John
Clive
Meet the Trustees
Meet our dedicated trustees, who bring diverse skills and experience—from technology and the Welsh Government to committed volunteer work.
Their guidance and support help us stay focused on our mission and serve our community effectively. We’re proud to have such a capable team leading us forward.
Chair person / Health and Safety Advisor
Roger Brown
I joined VEST in 2013 as a volunteer driver, became a Trustee in 2023, and Chair in 2025. I also oversee Health & Safety and previously worked as a driver-trainer. With a background in the PLC house-building sector and running my own businesses, I focus on improving efficiency, delivering excellent service to our 20,000 customers, and ensuring VEST meets all financial, regulatory, and staff-welfare obligations.
Treasurer
Peter Jones
Info coming soon...
Trustee
Christine Davies
Christine is a retired Civil Servant and has been associated with VEST for more than 40 years!
Trustee
Prof. Martin Healy
Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at University College, Cardiff, specialising in Automatic Control. IT consultant pioneering networking of personal computers. IT seminars in 42countries. Director of several IT companies. Trustee of VEST for over 20 years.
Trustee
Gareth Jones
Worked in construction & residential development including at regional managing director level for national housebuilders. Former South Wales chairman of Home Builders Federation.
Trustee
Keith Partridge
Keith retired after 40 years in IT development and after being a user of VEST for a few years, he volunteered to assist with the administration of the charity in 2024 and became one of the newest trustees in 2025
Donations
We are a Registered Charity, number 518275, and although we receive subsidies from Cardiff Council and some central government funding to help with our overheads, of course, these grants never entirely cover our costs, so donations are an additional way in which we can be financially assisted.
We are lucky to have received donations in the past from kind and generous customers and/or their next of kin, also some church groups, but we are always needing to receive more to assist us in our work.
If you or a family member has benefitted or is currently grateful for the service that VEST has provided and wish to make a donation then please contact Richie our Operations Manager on 02920 490335 or email him on enquiries@vest.org.uk where he will discuss with you the easiest way to receive your gift and provide you with Vest's bank details.
You may even wish to think about VEST when writing a will or dealing with a loved one's assets who has benefitted from VEST during their lifetime. Again, speak to Richie in confidence about this.
Finally an enormous 'Thank You' to those who have donated in the past and to those considering an imminent donation. We guarantee to use all donation to provide the best possible all round service to our customers.
The Trustees.
GALLERY
