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What is Wiltshire Wheels to Work? Wiltshire Wheels to Work is a moped loan scheme for people aged 16+ living in rural communities in Wiltshire and Swindon who have been offered a job or paid vocational training opportunity but cannot take it up due to transport difficulties. The scheme which is managed by Community First, works by loaning 50cc mopeds for up to six months along with a fully subsidised Compulsary Basic Training test and safety equipment (helmet, jacket, gloves and hi-viz vest) in return for a small fee of £10 per week (riders will be expected to meet their fuel costs).

All Wiltshire Wheels to Work mopeds will be fully taxed and insured by Community First. The mopeds will be serviced by a number of approved motorcycle dealers across Wiltshire and Swindon. All servicing costs will be covered by the scheme but you will be expected to take the moped to the dealer. Servicing is generally completed every 1800 miles. Can the mopeds be used other than just for work? As well as using the moped to get to work and training riders will also be allowed to use their moped for leisure purposes although to ensure the privilege is not abused, the schemes co-ordinator will meet up with the rider on a regular basis to discuss how the moped is being used.

How Can People Apply? To apply you must be receiving help or benefits from your local Connexions or Job Centre Plus branch. Potential riders will be referred to the scheme by Job Centre Plus and Connexions after they have filled out an application form held by their advisors. This form will ask for details about where potential riders live, what their current employment situation is, what their transport needs are and what financial means they have available to them as a means of considering whether people are eligible for support via the scheme. Before applying, potential riders will also need to have a provisional or full driving licence to ride a moped. Forms are available form the Post Office.

contact : Helen Lines
Tel : 01380 722475
Email : hlines@communityfirst.org.uk