AN APPEAL has been launched for drivers to sign up to Wem's Community Cars programme.

The town council has recently taken on the co-ordination of the scheme, but is 'desperately short' of drivers for the service.

A spokesman for Wem Town Council said without more drivers, people who need the service may havce to be turned away.

They said: "The community car service is made up of dedicated volunteer drivers.

"Their role is to provide transport for people who, for various reasons, cannot use public transport. the scheme pays expenses and allows you to give as much or as little time as you like.

"The scheme provides essential transport e.g doctor or optician appointments, shopping, visiting friends or relatives in hospital. you use your own car and costs are reimbursed every month.

"Wem Town Council has recently taken on the co-ordination of the community car scheme for the area.

"Currently the scheme is desperately short of volunteer drivers.

"Without more drivers coming forward we may have to turn people down who want to use this vital service."

To apply for the service, call 01939 232733 or email info@wem.gov.uk