THE free transport programme launched by Shropshire Council, that aims to help vulnerable residents attend their vaccination appointments, has been a success, with nearly 300 people transported to their vaccination appointments so far.

Since its launch in January 2021, more than 280 vulnerable residents have been transported to their Covid-19 vaccination appointment.

The service was initially launched utilising Shropshire Council’s own fleet of vehicles. Since then, 25 local bus and taxi operators have volunteered their time free of charge to help expand the service and support more people.

The free transport programme has also helped 283 housebound patients have their vaccine at home by using Shropshire Council’s vehicle fleet to transport staff from Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt hospital to safely deliver their jabs.

Over a three-week period, 5,000 passenger miles were travelled to enable vulnerable residents to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.