Dial-a-ride & Social Car

🚐 Epping Forest & Harlow Community Transport 

Our service helps residents of Epping Forest and Harlow District stay connected and independent.

🤝 Our Volunteers

EFCT relies on a wonderful team of volunteer drivers who generously give their time and commitment to meet the community’s transport needs.
Their contribution makes a real difference — helping local people access shops, healthcare, and social activities.

🪪 Membership

To use our services, all passengers (including escorts) must be members.

  • Annual Membership Fee: £15.00
  • 💳 Please note: We no longer accept cheque payments.

📞 Booking a journey

All journeys must be booked through the EFCT office:
📅 Please book at least three clear working days before travel.
In an emergency, contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

📍 Booking Line Hours:
Monday–Friday, 09:30–12:30 (Closed on Bank Holidays)
📞 Tel: 01992 579556

💷 Fares & Payments

Within Epping Forest & Harlow District

  • Minimum fare: £4.95 (up to 3 miles)
  • Add 75p per mile for journeys over 3 miles

Outside Epping Forest District

  • Minimum fare: £4.95 (up to 3 miles)
  • Add £1.00 per mile for journeys over 3 miles
  • Passengers are asked to cover the volunteer driver’s return mileage

Payment Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Debit or Credit Card (by phone)
    💳 Please note: We no longer accept cheque payments.
    All customers have a monthly invoice account for convenience.

⚠️ Important Information

  • EFCT is a registered charity and non-profit organisation.
  • Community Transport is unable to provide escorts or specialist care services.

Passenger Application Form  Fillable EFCT-Passenger-Application-Form 

Epping Forest & Harlow Terms & Conditions of Registration. EFCT & HCT Terms & Conditions of Registration.