19/03/04 - Get on board for Barrow's ring and ride

Cumbria County Council and Barrow Borough Council are asking people in the Barrow area who have mobility difficulties to apply to join the a new ring and ride public transport service. The service is for people travelling within the Barrow area who cannot use conventional services and do not receive a half price bus pass. Barrow Dial a Ride has been successful in securing the tender for the new service.

Application forms are already being sent to people who previously used the services funded by the Council s and operated by Dial-A-Ride. However anyone who has not received an application form and wishes to register for the service should contact the Borough Council.

From 1 April onwards the new service can be accessed by telephoning 0845 601 9907. Transport will be available Mondays to Fridays between 9 am and 3pm and passengers are asked to give a minimum of 48 hours notice.  The fare remains at £2.50 a single journey.