Minibus service to St James's, Leeds
Minibus service during coronavirus pandemic
We are pleased to say that our service resumed on Monday 22nd June. Government advice is being strictly followed in order to keep our drivers and passengers safe whilst using this service.
How it works
We understand that getting to St James's Hospital in Leeds for radiotherapy isn't always easy for many patients. There are often worries about parking, having somebody to accompany you, or having to travel on your own.
Our free minibus service aims to take all of this worry away and make the journey to the hospital a pleasant one.
If you travel on our minibus, we’ll work with the Bexley Unit to make sure your appointment fits in with those of your fellow passengers, to minimise waiting times for everyone.
Our friendly drivers will quickly put you at your ease, and you’re sure to be welcomed by everyone on board.
Many of our passengers make good friends with each other during their treatment and look forward to the trips. Having somebody to talk to who is going through the same experience can often be a great support.
Our friendly drivers
Our two minibus drivers are here to help you get to your appointment comfortably.
Ian has been our minibus driver since September 2010 and has worked in the printing industry as well as having previous experience as a driver for a car hire company. Ian says the most enjoyable part of being a minibus driver for York Against Cancer is the wonderful people and the great characters he meets.
Neil, our other driver, is originally from Leeds but has lived in Tadcaster for 15 years. He’s a former police armed response officer and when he retired was intending to take six months off until he spotted our ad for a minibus driver. “I thought, this suits me down to the ground,” said Neil. “I love this job. I enjoy doing work that is appreciated – I had more people saying thank-you to me in the first week here than I had in the previous 30 years!”
To find out more about our minibus service and how it can help you, call 01904 764466