Dial and ride service seeks more passengers in Dringhouses
York’s Dial & Ride service has helped thousands of elderly and disabled residents travel from their door to their destination for over 20-years
Established in the late 1980s, the flexible bus service helps residents who cannot use conventional bus services, or who require extra assistance at either end of their journey, with door-to-door transport to the city centre or major supermarkets.
Dial & Ride is operated by York Wheels, a voluntary sector service.. York Wheels has a team of 32 volunteers who work for the organisation from one to five days a week
Passengers can book in advance by telephoning01904 551441 during office opening times (weekdays from 9am until 12 noon), but a message can be left outside of these times.
To book the Dial & Ride service, residents follow these four simple steps:
Dial and Ride from Dringhouses
Dial & Ride is York’s flexible bus service for residents who have difficulty in getting around.
There is a Friday morning bus – Picking up in Dringhouses ward from 10am going to City Centre or the shops at Foss Bank or Foss Islands Road with a return at 2.30pm.
The bus can drop off at St Sampson’s Centre, Sainsbury’s Foss bank, Morrison’s, Waitrose or Home Sense
It provides a door-to-door service, taking people from their home to the city centre or major supermarkets. The buses are equipped for people who have difficulty walking and for those who use wheelchairs.
Passengers need to book in advance by telephoning 01904 551441. Office opening times are weekdays from 8am until 12 noon but a message can be left outside of these times.
Full fare
- £4.00 for a return journey
- £2.00 for a single journey
Concessionary pass holders
- £2.00 for a return journey
- £1.25 for a single journey
Blind person’s pass holders travel free.
Timetable – A full timetable can be found here:
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