Transport

EV Car club

REWDT operates a Car Club where members can hire a Nissan Leaf Electric Car for as little as 1 hour. Membership is open to island residents and visitors and is subject to Terms and Conditions which can be viewed below.

The Electric Car is based at the Pier Building, where the charging point is located.

To apply to become a Car Club member, you can either fill in the form which can be download here and email it to us at transport@rewdt.org or send it to us at:

REWDT, The Pier Cabin, Rousay, Orkney KW17 2PU

Or contact Christine on 07591 341670.

Please read the instructions on the form, as there is additional paperwork to complete before a membership is approved. If you need any help, please get in touch with the office. Please allow up to one week for the REWDT office to process your Car Club membership application.

Once you become a member, Christine or Gary will need to show you around the car, to familiarise you with the vehicle and the procedures to follow. This will include how to access the key box (+code), charge it, start and run the vehicle, and any other relevant details.

As a member, booking the car couldn’t be easier! You can either phone Christine on 07591 341670 or book on the website where you can see, at a glance, if the car is free when you would like to use it. We can show you how online booking works, too!

Dial-A-Ride Community transport

We use a larger 8 seat vehicle for community transport – both on and off Rousay.

Our Community Transport Service is available to residents experiencing transport barriers within the community, such as those struggling to access essential services on or off the island (GP appointments, hospital appointments etc).   We also run a regular trip to Kirkwall on the first and third Thursdays each month.  The bus may also occasionally be hired out by island community groups for trips. 

The service is available to REWDT members only, although temporary membership may be available in certain circumstances.  To find out more or to make a booking enquiry, e-mail us at transport@rewdt.org or ring or text Christine on 07591 341670.

We also welcome drivers to help deliver this new service, either voluntary or paid. Please get in touch with us if you would like more information.

Electric bikes

We have electric bikes for residents to use to ‘try out’ and hire on a longer term basis. The bikes offer a great alternative to getting around the island! Please get in touch with the office to find out about the service.

Tourists and visitors can hire push bikes and e-bikes from Trumland Farm.