Community transport
Provision of non-profit making transport for members of
the community who do not have full mobility and therefore do not
have suitable conventional public transport services available for
their travel needs. Includes schemes such as 'dial-a-ride',
shopmobility, community bus and car schemes.
Please note that this service is not provided by Ryedale
District Council. Information on this service is also provided by
North Yorkshire County Council. Please select the link on the right
for further information on their website.
The Little Red Bus Network and
RYECAT
The Little Red Bus network has developed as a result of the
work undertaken by the partners involved in the establishment and
adoption of the North Yorkshire Community Transport Strategy.
The Little Red Bus network is playing a major role in the
integration and co-ordination of community and public transport in
North Yorkshire. It is an umbrella organisation: a
consortium of operators from Harrogate, Ryedale and Craven, in
partnership with North Yorkshire County Council.
It is a response to the rurality of the county, the sparse
population and the lack of affordable public transport services in
the remoter parts. It offers opportunities for established
operators to work together to deliver more comprehensive and cost
effective transport services.
Ring & Ride provides a door-to-door, accessible
minibus service for people of all ages who find it very difficult
to use ordinary public transport.
Contact: 01653 698888
Who can use the service?
Anyone can use the service. For example, you may
have:
- Difficulties getting to and from main public transport routes
and services;
- Difficulties getting on and off public transport; or
- A fear or phobia of using ordinary public transport.
- Children may also be eligible to use the service.
In some cases, you may be eligible to use Ring & Ride as a
temporary measure - for example, if you have broken an arm or leg
or have a short-term illness which is making it very difficult for
you to use ordinary public transport.
Ring & Ride is designed to make short, local journeys,
helping you to:
- Do your shopping;
- Attend health appointments, including visits to hospitals and
medical centres;
- Take part in social and leisure activities; and
- Visit places of worship.
What areas does the service operate
in?
RYECAT's Ring & Ride minibus operates in the
following areas:
- Malton
- Norton & North Wolds villages
- Rillington
- Scagglethorpe
- Settrington
- North Grimston
- Birdsall
- Burythorpe
- Leavening
- Kennythorpe
- Langton
- Westow
- Kirkham
- Whitwell
- Bulmer
- Welburn
How much will it cost?
- A single journey costs £1.50 and a return journey costs £3.00.
You pay the driver when you travel.
- Travel is free is you have a Ryedale District Council
concessionary bus pass – just show the driver your pass on your
journey.
Are you interested in using the ring and
ride service?
If the answer is 'YES' – this is what you need to do
next:
Before you can book a journey with Ring & Ride, you must
contact the RYECAT offices on 01653 698888, who will advise you if
you are eligible to use the service. If you are eligible,
registration is simple, quick and costs £5 for 12 months.
There may be times when we cannot accommodate your request,
but we will offer you a different time whenever possible. The more
flexible you can be with your journey, the more likely your journey
can be arranged.