Transport Services
Transport Services
Within Tameside the Transport Service performs a central role in assisting in the service delivery of most of the functions provided by the council such as:
- Refuse Collection
- Street Lighting
- Highway Services
- Grounds Maintenance
Community Alarms- Community Transport
- Tameside Patrollers
The Service consists of four main functions:
Fleet Supply
The provision, of approximately 650 items of vehicles, plant and equipment. Of these there are approximately 260 vehicles in long term use by the council to deliver many of its services.
In addition there are many short term hires to cater for peaks in workload and for ad-hoc requirements.
Fleet Maintenance
A multi-disciplined workforce is situated in the recently refurbished workshop. The 
garage operates a 2-shift system providing cover between 6:30am and 10:15pm, cover is also provided at weekends and during holiday periods to provide 24 hour support for vital services.
All items of council fleet are maintained here and also on site. Work is also carried out for a number of external organisations and suppliers via ‘maintenance agreements’.
The workshop also has MOT testing facilities for class 1V, V and V11 vehicles. Members of the public can also benefit from reduced price MOT’s by arranging their MOT through our facilities.
The current charges for services available to the public are:
- £35 - MOT
- £39 - Vehicle Valuations
Payment can be made by cash, cheque with a valid cheque guarantee card or by debit/credit card.
To book an appointment ring the workshop on 0161 342 2724 or Send a Message to Transport Services.
All Taxi Testing is also carried out on behalf of the Council's Licensing Service.
Fleet Management
Ensuring compliance with the obligations associated with the Council’s Operating Licence, national transport legislation and council policy. The unit is also responsible for fuel utilisation, accident reporting and vehicle performance statistics.
Community Transport
We have a dedicated team of driver-attendants who operate a modern fleet of 16 and 24 seat welfare buses which are specially adapted and have tail-lift access for wheelchair dependant service users and those with restricted mobility.
The service provides transport for eligible clients with a variety of special needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, visually and sensory impairments, and children from early years onwards.
You can view a short DVD of the services provided by Transport Services.If you do not have Realplayer, please visit www.real.com
(for free Realplayer download).For further information please contact:
Contact Information
Send us a Message
Business/Systems: 0161 342 2738
Workshop: 0161 342 3349
Community Transport: 0161 342 2717
