Demand Responsive Transport options
Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) schemes typically operate in local areas where there are few or no conventional bus services.
The exact route and stopping points are usually flexible. In all cases, journeys must be booked in advance.
Some DRT services are only for specific groups of people in the community, such as the elderly or disabled.
DRT services
The following Demand Responsive Transport schemes operate in different parts of Scotland.
This list is not exhaustive. You may wish to contact your local authority for details of any other DRT options offered in your area:
Aberdeenshire A2B dial-a-bus
Demand responsive door-to-door bus services. Available in Alford, Central Buchan, Deeside, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Inverurie, Kincardine and Mearns, Peterhead, Strathdon, Turriff and Westhill areas.
Enquiry line: 01224 665599
Website
Angus area DRT
Bus services 120 & 121 (Kirriemuir - Cortachy; Kirriemuir Lintrathen circular routes) and Service 122 (between Auchavan, Glenisla and Alyth) run on a demand responsive basis.
Booking line: 01307 461775 (Open 09:00-15:30, Mon to Fri).
Service 120/121 timetable
Service 122 timetable
Dumfries & Galloway DRT
A DRT bus service operates in the Castle Douglas area
Booking line: 01387 260383
Website
Fife area: Go-Flexi
Demand responsive bus services in the Fife area, supported by Fife Council.
Booking line: 01334 840 340
Website
Fife area: Dial-a-Bus
Services for people who have difficulty using conventional public transport.
Website
Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire: Dial-a-Journey
Dial-a-Journey provides transport services for people who have mobility difficulties.
Booking line: 01786 465355
Website
Highland area: Dial-a-Bus
Demand responsive transport in remote Highland areas, available to all members of the public.
Website
Inverclyde/North Ayrshire: McGill's Connect & Go
(serving Upper Inverkip, Kip Marina, Inverkip, Wemyss Bay and Upper Skelmorlie)
Travel throughout the above areas - with connections to Wemyss Bay Rail Station, Ferry terminal and Inverkip. Available to all members of the public.
Booking line: 01475 600 001
Website
Lothians: Handicabs
Offers Dial-a-Bus and Dial-a-Ride services in the Lothian area, supported by City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian Councils.
Website
Moray area: Dial M for Moray
Demand responive services in areas not served by public transport, for everyone regardless of age or disability.
Booking line: 0300 123 4565
Website
Orkney: Dial-a-Bus
Accessible transport for people of all ages and abilities around the main Orkney Island and the linked south isles.
Booking line: 01856 871515
Website
Perth & Kinross area DRT
Demand Responsive Transport for communities in the Muckhart and West Kinross-shire area (DRT1) and the Kinloch Rannoch/Rannoch Station area (DRT2).
Website
Stirling area DRT
Demand responsive services are available to all general public, and operate in the Auchengillan, Blanefield & Carbeth; Balquhidder; Carron Valley; Croftamie & Drymen; Fintry; Killin & Strathfillan; Strathard & Trossachs; Thornhill & Doune areas.
Enquiry Line: 01786 404040
Website and online booking
Strathclyde area: SPT MyBus
Demand-responsive transport for passengers in the Strathclyde area.
Enquiry line: 0345 128 4025
Website
West Lothian Taxibuses
A number of Taxibus routes operate in West Lothian. These are available for members of the public to book in advance.
More information
Community Transport services
Community transport options may be offered by other locally-owned organisations or volunteers in parts of Scotland.
The Community Transport Association website lists details of community transport providers across the country.