Sevenoaks Town Council launches green community minibus

Published: 13 March 2026

Sevenoaks Town Council is delighted to announce that its new electric minibus is now available for local community and voluntary groups to hire.

The scheme allows not-for-profit organisations to provide transport for their members or individuals they support. The minibus is available for full-day hire, seven days a week (subject to availability), at a cost of £75 per day.

The minibus has been made possible thanks to a Community Transport Grant from Kent County Council. This scheme has been provided using Bus Service Improvement Plan Funding awarded to Kent County Council as part of the Government’s National Bus Strategy.

Sevenoaks Community Bus runs 100% on electric power. This supports Sevenoaks Town Council’s Green Community Investment Plan, and its continued commitment to environmentally responsible projects that benefit the local area.

The Community Bus is a Ford E-Transit 13-seater accessible vehicle, equipped with wheelchair and walker access. Drivers must be aged between 30 and 70 years old. Full terms and conditions of hire are available on the Town Council’s website.

The Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Tony Clayton, commented, “The Town Council’s new Community Bus is a brilliant addition to our support for charities and community organisations. Our youth group at House in the Basement will be able to use it to get out and about. This bus is also available to hire for community groups who can provide a driver.

“It has electric power, so is cheap and clean to run, and it’s very flexible. With 13 seats it’s ideal for small groups, and can be adapted for wheelchair access, or set out with tables inside. In addition, it has an awning – ideal for picnics, outdoor exhibitions and events. And it looks very good in Sevenoaks Town Council’s new brand colours.”

Not-for-profit organisations can find further details and book the minibus via the Hire our community Bus webpage.