SCA Transport provide the Dial a Ride service on behalf of Southampton City Council.
It is a dedicated transport service to help you if you are unable to use mainstream public transport. It is for people of all ages, living in Southampton. SCA Transport have specially adapted vehicles that can carry wheelchairs and seated passengers for journeys anywhere within the Southampton City boundaries.
This service makes a huge difference to people’s lives and enables people to get out into their communities where they otherwise would not be able to.
The Dial a Ride bookings can be taken between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 10.30am on Saturday. Vehicle operating times are between 9am to 5pm Mondays to Saturdays.
An answering machine is available outside of normal office hours. We also take calls on Saturday between 9am and 10.30am for cancellations and same day availability.
Dial a Ride can be used for all sorts of activities, you may wish to go shopping, visit friends or family, a trip to the cinema, restaurants or theatre.
“Dial a Ride has made it possible for me to visit my cousin and that has made us both happy. A big thank you.” (member comment)
Fares:
| JOURNEY TYPE | SINGLE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 miles | £2.50 | £4.50 |
| Over 3 miles and up to 6 miles | £3.50 | £6.00 |
| Over 6 miles | £4.00 | £7.00 |
Fares depend upon your destination and if it is a single or return trip.
There is no charge to become a member of Dial a Ride but you must complete the membership application form.
All our buses are maintained to PSV standards and all our drivers are subject to vigorous recruitment checks and MiDAS trained.
Monthly Dial-a-Ride Trips:
In addition we offer a number of scheduled trips throughout the year to our members. Please call us from a week in advance if you would like to book a space on any of the trips listed below.
| Destination | Date |
|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Hedge End | Wednesday 27 November 2019, call on Wednesday 20 November to book your place |
| Garson Garden Centre Tichfield | Thursday 19 December 2019, call on Thursday 12 December to book your place |
| Whitley Shopping Village | Wednesday 22 January 2019, call on Wednesday 15 January to book your place |
“I went on most of the day trips last year and thoroughly enjoyed myself. My daughter and I really look forward to the next day trips.” (member comment)
Christmas Lunch Carvery Trips
We will be running two carvery trips in December
Wednesday 4 December to the Haywain Cadnam- Fare £7.00
Wednesday 11 December to the Dancing Goose.
Both have a festive menu to choose from and you will need to purchase your meals separately.
In order to provide a trip to as many of you as possible, we ask that you only book one or the other. To book both (subject to availability) contact Darren or John on 023 8022 2289.
We are taking bookings for both dates from Friday 29 November.
Please call us on 023 8022 2289 for more information and an application form, or email dialaride@sciagroup.co.uk
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