Public transport in the Manchester area for the elderly and disabled

Manchester is a large city, and one way to explore it is through its public transport system.

 

The city has buses, trams and trains that run from the early hours of the morning until the later hours of the evening.

  

There are several schemes which provide a bookable service for people who have problems accessing public transport, including:

 

Ring and Ride

Ring and Ride is a door-to-door minibus service for people who find it difficult or are unable to access the general transport network. It is a door-to-door minibus service with drivers who are trained in passenger assistance.

 

All vehicles are wheelchair accessible. You do not need to be registered disabled or use a wheelchair to be eligible but must register for the service - call 0161 200 6011 for more details.

   

Community Cars

Community Cars is managed by a mixture of volunteers and charities. Most cars need to be booked in advance.

 

For more information you can ring Community Transport Salford on 0161 745 7588

 

They have a long history of providing transport for the residents of Salford and have provided services including Women’s Safe Transport, Ethel the Playbus, Prison Visiting and Mobility Shopping.

 

North West Ambulance Service

This service is a non-emergency service for people who need special help getting to and from their healthcare appointments - call 0161 949 0770 for more details or to book.

 

Royal Voluntary Service

The Royal Voluntary Service provides transport for essential appointments and visits to and from hospital, to a GP or other medical appointments where confidence or mobility issues can make it difficult or impossible to attend.

 

Volunteers provide company and help you get to and from your appointment, and they can also be on hand to help you check in and wait with you before returning home.

 

The volunteers can also take a carer if that helps with confidence to attend - call 0300 555 0310 for more information.

 

Easy-Go Stockport

Easy-go offer door-to-door transport for people in Stockport.

 

They can take you food shopping, to the theatre, to your place of work, to school and to visit friends and relatives. Call 0161 419 3580 for more details.

 

Alzheimer’s Society

 

Public transport can be a lifeline for older people who are no longer able to drive. To find out how our service can make a real difference to people living with dementia call 0300 150 3456.

 

Helping Hands

Helping Hands Shopping Services for the Elderly provides services to help with your day-to-day life, whether you are too busy to pop out to pick up your prescription or shopping. Call 0333 060 4041 for more details.