Sustaining Dunbar hopes that gradually more of us will feel that we can manage with only one car or even none at all, and we will all begin to explore other ways of getting about. But there will be times when a car is the only solution and so on this page we have gathered together the options for getting hold of a car in Dunbar.
Taxi Services
Taxis provide a lifeline for people without access to a car. Although the up-front cost per journey is high, it is important to balance this against the hidden costs of running a car – repayments, tax, insurance – which add up over time. Three taxi firms are based in Dunbar and East Linton
- Torrance Taxis, Dunbar – 01368 862612
- Redline Cabs, Dunbar – 01368 864640
- Lyntoun Private Hire, East Linton – 01620 860849
Handicabs was set up to provide accessible transport for people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The Company provides two main services – Dial-a-ride and Dial-a-bus, which provide a door to door service for people with limited mobiblity who are unable to use ordinary buses. You need to register with handicabs before using their service for the first time, and then book in advance. Dial-a-ride fares start at £3.00, and Dial-a-bus fares are 80p each way. For more details visit the Handicabs website at www.handicabs.org.uk, or come along to the Be Green shop at 16 West Port on a Wednesday morning and pick up a leaflet.
Carsharing
SpareWheels is Dunbar’s locally owned carsharing club with a Ford Fiesta and a 7-seater Mazda available to members to hire by the hour. Visit their website for more information.
Car Hire
Having a hire option available would mean that individuals can run a more efficient car which suits their day-to-day needs, but could hire a bigger car when necessary. Current options for local car hire are:
As far as we know there are no other local options for car hire, but if you have more information, please let us know.
