A white bus displaying the words "First & last Mile" prominently on its side.

A white bus displaying the words "First & last Mile" prominently on its front.

Who are First and Last Mile CIC?

About Us

FIRST AND LAST MILE CONNECTS COMMUNITIES AND VILLAGES IN OXFORDSHIRE TO LOCAL SHOPS AND SERVICES

First and Last Mile is a volunteer-led not-for-profit company, driven to reinstate missing rural community transport services. Based in Stanton Harcourt and serving villages in West Oxfordshite and the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire. FLM is committed to providing sustainable solutions in an innovative way.

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Sustainable Community Transport

Currently FLM runs the successful 471 shopper service from Northmoor into Witney on Wednesdays and Fridays.

It also recently launched three new routes, the 401, 402 and 409 running south serving communities between Witney, Wantage and Faringdon with the intention of making these sustainable.

FLM is also launching 2 new routes the 611 & 618 as it's frst Saturday service.

Historically, FLM reinstated a regular bus service connecting Eynsham to the villages north and south (411/418). Addition, it ran a hugely successful service to Bartholomew School. Both these services proved so popular that other operators have taken the services over.

FLM aims to lay the groundwork for sustainable services which can be run by larger bus companies.

FLM is run by volunteers but has successfully integrated both paid and volunteer roles.

Everybody who contributes to FLM has a say in its future direction. FLM does not compete with other bus services. Its role is to plug gaps in the market.

We are proud to have fully integrated ourselves in the communities we serve, as our testimonials indicate.

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Mission Statement:

Our ambition is to dovetail our transport services with local and indeed national infrastructure activities and services. We help provide new employment opportunities to those living in rutal locations. Also we provide better access to key health services like doctors and hospitals.

To provide access for rural communities to shops and services in the bigger conurbations. What drives us is creating, sustainable, affordable and flexible community transport that complements existing services. Together we can deliver a wider, comprehensive, connective transport service within both rural and suburban areas of Oxfordshire.

Our Vision:

Our Vision is to deliver exemplary community bus services to areas in Oxfordshire and beyond with a focus on critical public transport options have been missing for rural communities.

The Team

Andy Swarbrick

Andy has working in the IT industry for most of his career working across Europe and the USA. He has also run various startup companies. Customers have included Thames Water, ICI and Boots.

In latter years he has worked for Parcelforce both delivering and in the depot.

David Miles

David has been the Witney Parish Transport Representative for over 30 years, which has meant developing a wide knowledge of local bus services and their passengers. He has volunteered at West Oxfordshire Community Transport since 2017 and is a former Director of OXNAV and has gained experience of different types of community transport. He has also been a Team Leader in charge of up to 40 exam markers and reorganised aspects of mail deliveries in Oxford.

In addition to our directors, there is a dedicated team of local residents, all who have helped in the setting up and running FLM. Our team has room to grow and we would love to have you join us!

If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please contact us. We are always looking to expand our pool of drivers, admin and support team.

A range of shifts is available to volunteers, and we will be flexible and accommodating when agreeing hours. All drivers will need a valid “D1” licence – this was standard for those who gained their driver’s licence before January 1st 1997. Volunteers will be provided with full training and familiarised with the route before driving commences.