Ability is your local community bus service operating across North Oxfordshire and the Cherwell District. Our mission is to tackle social isolation and loneliness by offering regular and affordable transport to residents living in isolated rural areas. Anyone with a valid bus pass can travel with us completely free of charge.

From Friday 16th July we will begin operating two regular routes into Bicester every Friday to accommodate market day. We can also drop
direct at the main supermarkets in Bicester, including Sainsbury’s and Tesco. We will be covering the same villages as the Comet Bus, which is no longer running, plus more.

To use the bus, you must be registered with us, so please give us a call on 01327 604123 or visit our website.

Our social trips are also very popular with our members, who enjoy a good day out and a chance to chat and meet new people! Popular destinations include Burford Wildlife Centre, Oxford City, Bicester Village, and more!

We offer a range of different membership options from Bronze through to Gold, depending on the level of assistance you need. Gold membership is only £36 for the year and will give you all the support you need, including door-to-door service, help carrying your shopping, and priority booking for trips. Bronze membership is completely free and provides the pickup from a bus stop with minimum support.

Lockdown has been a tough period for us and our members, but it’s great to see people starting to venture out again. We hope to see you out and about on our buses very soon!

Please give us a call on 01327 604123 or visit our website at www.abilitycic.org.uk to find out more.

– The Ability Team