Network functions
The Little Red Bus network:
- Provides an optimized scheduling system through which all journey's can be booked.
- Maintains a live database of CT vehicle availability throughout the county for call-off use as relief vehicles at agreed contract rates.
- Provides specialist support and expertise in all technical areas including Transport Operation, HR management.
- Facilitates the more effective planning of strategic CT services and the development of standard flexible runs to meet local demand.
- Develops, implements and monitors service delivery and operating standards, with all supporting documentation to assure compliance with commissioner's minimum service requirements.
- Provides an online journey booking facility.
- Facilitates collaborative procurement for transport related goods and services, including vehicles, insurance, professional services etc.
- Provides centralised reporting of journeys delivered across the county by individual CT operators, by district and in total.
- Provides cost price training in transport related qualifications and disciplines including CPC, Midas, First Aid etc.
- Facilitates collaborative marketing to maximize service take up by commissioners and end users.

