A NEW bus was launched in memory of a volunteer who worked selflessly for Dial-A-Ride.

Chairman of Dial-A-Ride Wendy Mallinson, chairman of Wycombe District Council Cllr David Cox, and manager of Dial-A-Ride Cllr Paul Lambourne, launched the bus in memory of volunteer Richard Stammers who died recently.

The representatives of Dial-A-Ride and Cllr Cox met up with Heather Stammers, wife of Mr Stammers, who had worked for the organisation for several years.

The ceremony took place at 10.30am on Monday at the council offices, in Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe.

Cllr Cox said: "This month Wycombe Dial-A-Ride celebrates its tenth anniversary and over the last decade, they have transported over 161,000 passengers, making the lives of the elderly or disabled that bit easier."

Miss Mallinson said: "It's just not possible to offer the Dial-A-Ride service without the help of all our excellent volunteers and we are pleased to be able to honour Richard and his valuable contribution to Dial-A-Ride by naming our new bus in his memory. Despite his illness he always remained cheerful and will be sadly missed."

To become a Dial-a-Ride member, or for information call (01494) 441818.