Ring and Ride

Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Limited [gmatl] is a charitable company formed to co-ordinate and manage Ring & Ride services in Greater Manchester.

The company is regulated by a charitable trust which receives its income from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority [gmpta].

Ring & Ride [ringandride.info] provides a door-to-door, accessible minibus service for people of all ages who find it very difficult to use ordinary public transport. For example, those with difficulties getting to and from main public transport routes and services; difficulties getting on and off public transport; or a fear or phobia of using ordinary public transport. Children may also be eligible to use the service.

Ring & Ride is designed to make short, local journeys, helping you to: do your shopping;  travel to work, school or further education college; attend health appointments, including visits to hospitals and medical centres; take part in social and leisure activities; and visit places of worship. Each depot also provides a programme of special day trips and evenings out to:  local markets;  garden centres;  pubs and clubs;  out of town shopping centres; the Yorkshire Dales; the Peak District; Southport; and Christmas shopping trips.

Users need to have registered with their local service. You may be eligible to use Ring & Ride as a temporary measure, for example, if you have broken an arm or leg or have a short-term illness which is making it very difficult for you to use ordinary public transport.

To use Ring & Ride, prospective passengers need to register.

[ringandride.info/reg_form_090807.pdf]

You must book your journey between 9.30am and 12.45pm the day before you want to travel. If you want a return journey, please remember to book it at the same time.

In the Worsley, Boothstown and Ellenbrook areas the following services operate:

The Salford service map shows only that it operates inside the M60 motorway area. [ringandride.info/depot_salford.htm]

Enquiry line on 0161 745 7459

Operating times 8am - 10.45pm (Monday - Saturday) 8am - 10.10pm (Sunday)

Booking line: 0161 745 9001

The Wigan Service map shows some coverage into the Ellenbrook and Boothstown area by the Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley service.  [ringandride.info/depot_wigan.htm]
Enquiry line on 01942 492 252.

Operating times 8am - 10.45pm (Monday - Saturday) 8.15am - 10.10pm (Sunday)

Booking line (Leigh / Atherton / Tyldesley):
01942 829 400