DIAL-A-RIDE
in GOSPORT & FAREHAM
An easy access transport service for anyone with limited mobility.
WHAT IS DIAL-A-RIDE?
A door to door transport service using specially adapted vehicles, equipped to carry passengers with or without wheelchairs.
Residents of the Boroughs of Gosport and Fareham who cannot use existing public transport because of a disability. The disability may be permanent or temporary, physical or otherwise.
WHAT CAN I USE IT FOR?
To go to the shops, to visit your friends or relatives, theatre, library, hairdressers, swimming, bingo, youth clubs - these are suggestions - you tell us where you want to go.
WHERE CAN I GO?
We aim to be flexible, but assume that most journeys will be within the Boroughs of Gosport and Fareham.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Fares are based on a system similar to local bus fares. We just ask you to pay the driver - just as you would on a bus or taxi. But please make sure you pay at the start of your journey. Bus tokens may also be used.
If a passenger needs to be accompanied, then one named person will travel without charge. That person must always travel with the passenger.
LIMITATIONS?
We cannot promise to have a vehicle free every time you want to go out. We only have limited vehicles but we will always do our best to help.
Also we cannot take you to hospital appointments, day centres or your GP. (These trips should be arranged by the hospital, Social Services or your Doctor).
Ring the Office on. 01329 223151
- Bookings are taken between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. In the interests of maximising the number of trips we can do, we occasionally use an answer-phone... but we do phone back within the same day.
- Remember to book a return journey at the same time.
- To be fair to all passengers you may only book two trips at any one time. Sorry, no block bookings are allowed.
- Bookings are taken on a first ring, first served basis so do give us as much notice as possible. Remember we also get cancellations so do try at short notice as well.
- Bookings can also be made by post - but please write well in advance.
To APPLY for MEMBERSHIP of the SCHEME
Membership is free but you are requested to complete and application form. You may phone, write or email us for a form.
If you find you cannot go on the trips booked please let us know as soon as possible.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you need further information ring us on01329 223151
We are happy to help with your transport.
We continually strive to improve the service and would welcome any comments.
Yes, the fares paid are only a little more than a bus fare would be. The remainder of the cost is paid by the the two local authorities Fareham Borough Council and Gosport Borough Council and by Hampshire County Council.
There are Dial-a-Rides nearby in Portsmouth, Havant, Eastleigh, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, Rushmoor and other places in Hampshire. There are very many in the country. There is no common membership so you would need to contact each local scheme to find out their arrangements.
DIAL-A-RIDE
Transport Service for people with limited mobility
