City Service

 

Who can use Dial-a-Ride?
If you find it difficult to use public transport, do not have your own transport and live in the Cambridge area. Your difficulty may be physical or sensory.
 
Which area does it cover?
Cambridge City - Daily. See the Village page for the service to and from the villages.
 
Where can I go?
You may want to go shopping, visit a friend, go to a club, garden centre or just visit a park. We cannot provide journeys to hospital for appointments.
 
Can I bring a friend?
You can bring a friend or member of the family as an escort also a guide dog if you have one. Fares for escorts will be the same as for other passengers.
 
How much will it cost?
Fares will be a basic £2.00 per single journey and £4.00 return. Payment will be made to the driver at the time of the journey.
 
Safety and Security? 
The bus will call at your door and the driver will help you on board and also bring you back home safely. The minibus will be fully equipped with tail lift, wheelchair clamps and seat belts.
 
How do I book a journey?
Telephone 01223-506335 between 9am and 12 noon, Monday-Friday. You can book up to 6 days in advance. We also require a minimum of 24hrs notice. Unlike taxis we cannot take same day bookings.
 
If you have to cancel please give as much notice as possible. There is no cancellation charge.
 
No more than two advanced bookings at one time.
 
Do I have to register?
Yes, telephone the office for a registration form.
 
Cambridge Dial-a-Ride
Unit F4A - Eastern Court
182-190 Newmarket Road
Cambridge
CB5 8HE
 
01223-506335
 
Annual Registration Fees
These are £5.00 a year.
 
 

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