Eastleigh
Dial-a-Ride is available to anyone who has a mobility or sensory impairment
which means that they are unable or experience difficulty or discomfort in using
bus services. It
uses specially adapted vehicles equipped to carry disabled passengers, with or
without wheelchairs.
Who
can use the service?
You
can use the service if you live in the borough of Eastleigh and have difficulty
walking or using buses. Click Here
for an application form.
Where
can I go?
Dial-a-Ride
can take you anywhere within the borough of Eastleigh, and also to Southampton
city centre (on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday only). You can use Dial-a-Ride
to go to the shops, visit friends or relatives, go to the pub, cinema, theatre
… you tell us.
Where
can’t I go?
Dial-a-Ride
cannot take users to hospital appointments, day centres or to your GP. (The
hospital, Social Services or your doctor should arrange these trips.)
How
much does it cost?
Fares are
based on a system similar to local bus fares. You pay the driver, just as you
would on a bus or taxi. Bus tokens may also be used.
When
can I travel?
Monday-Thursday
9am-4.30pm
Friday only
9am-4.00pm
Saturday only
9am-4.30pm
Sunday only
10am-5pm
Interesting
Facts
Eastleigh
Dial-a-Ride has over 1,000 registered users, and handles over 28,000 passenger
trips a year.
