It was founded in 1982 as Hackney Community Transport in the London Borough of Hackney to provide transport services for local voluntary organizations, charities and community groups. In 2014 had a fleet of 500 vehicles and a turnover of £43.7m and employs over 700 people. Its chief executive, Dai Powell, joined the social enterprise as a bus cleaner. HCT provides education services supported by the Learning and Skills Council and the London Development Agency. The courses include bus driver training, particularly for women; social care and management.
