Web page updated:

8th January 2008

CHERWELL DISTRICT DIAL-A-RIDE - BICESTER

The door to door mini-bus service, operated by BCTA Ltd which serves the Cherwell District from 0900 - 1700 for elderly and those with impaired mobility who experience difficulty in using conventional public transport.  Eligible people who hold a Cherwell Bus Pass can now travel on this service FREE.  From the 1st April 2008 those who hold a National Travel Pass will be able to use the Dial-a-Ride service, provided you have registered with BCTA prior to making any bookings.

Dial-A-Ride is.... a bus service that you book the day before you wish to travel. Requests for the next day’s services will be taken by telephone between 0900 and 1100 daily.  Please give our staff as much flexibility as possible regarding the time you wish to travel.  Between 1100 and 1300 daily, the following day’s schedules will be drawn up to make the fullest use of our buses and to satisfy the maximum number of requests received.

BCTA’s buses are easy to get on and off, being fitted with low steps and wheelchair lifts/ramps.  You can use your Cherwell District Council Tokens or Bus Pass on the Dial-A-Ride Buses.  Right click on the link and “Save Target As….” to download our Dial-A-Ride Leaflet. (Adobe Acrobat required).

You can phone the number given below the day before your proposed journey and our helpful staff will be pleased to assist with your booking. (For a journey on Mondays you will need to phone on the Friday before).

The service is available all day on Mondays & Thursdays for journeys within the Bicester urban area.

It may also be possible to include journeys from your Village to Bicester on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

This gives 5 days cover for the Bicester area. The maximum fare is £2 per single journey.

If you need Extra Assistance?

If you have an escort, the standard fare will be charged. Many places that you can visit will provide you with extra assistance when you get there, eg. Bicester Shopmobility, Bus & Train Stations.

+44 (0)1869 320132