Dial-a-Ride
Central Leicestershire Dial a Ride provides accessible transport for people who find using buses a problem. It is available to anyone of any age.
There are five Dial-a-Ride services running across central Leicestershire, and timetables for each service can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.
How to make a booking?
To make a booking, call us on 0116 221 1457. Please see our table below for booking times. Bookings can be made up to one week in advance.
| Days | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm |
What service can I expect?
- Dial a Ride collects you from your door and allows you to take a companion
- The buses have passenger lifts, so you can board easily whether you find steps a problem or use a wheelchair. Drivers will assist you on and off the bus
- You usually get about two hours at your destination
- Fares are comparable with bus fares, and you can use your concessionary travel pass.
The five services
| Service | Pick up | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Abbey Lane area, Beaumont Leys, Birstall, Mowmacre Hill, Stocking Farm | Leicester city centre, Beaumont shopping centre, Fosse Park |
| Area 2 | Belgrave, Humberstone, Netherhall, Rushey Mead, Scraptoft, Thurmaston, Thurnby Lodge | Leicester city centre, Tesco, Hamilton, Asda, Thurmaston |
| Area 3 | Evington, Goodwood, Crown Hills, Highfields, North Evington, Oadby, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate | Leicester city centre, Tesco, Hamilton |
| Area 4 | Aylestone, Eyres Monsell, Blaby, Whetstone, Clarendon Park, Knighton, Glen Parva, Wigston | Leicester city centre, Beaumont shopping centre, Fosse Park |
| Area 5 | Braunstone, Enderby, Narborough, Glenfield, New Parks, Leicester Forest East, Rowley Fields, West End | Leicester city centre, Beaumont shopping centre, Fosse Park |
A service is also available from Monday to Friday for journeys to other destinations within greater Leicestershire. The only journeys which aren’t possible are for hospital appointments.