Dial-a-Bus
The ‘On-Demand’ bus service from Aberdeen City Council
Dial-a-Bus is a popular transport service that helps people get out and about when they have no alternative means to do so.
Who can use Dial-a-Bus?
Anyone can use Dial-a-Bus and the service can accommodate people with wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
What can Dial-a-Bus be used for?
You can use Dial-a-Bus for almost any type of journey purpose, such as:
- Shopping trips
- Appointments
- Meeting friends
- Accessing local leisure / social facilities
- Accessing other transport links/services
How does Dial-a-Bus work?
Dial-a-Bus serves the whole of Aberdeen City, but it does not operate in Aberdeenshire. It operates seven days a week and journeys may be made between 9.30am-10pm.
Journeys can be pre-booked, up to one week in advance of the date you wish to travel, but no later than the day before travelling. Bookings are made on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability.
You can book a single or same day return journey, but as Dial-a-Bus is a bus service, you may not be taken straight to your destination; the bus could be scheduled to collect other passengers en route.
How much does it cost?
Return journeys:
- £3.00 per person
- £2.00 per person *
Single journeys:
- £2.00 per person
- £1.00 per person *
* for Concession Card/TaxiCard holders or for a companion required by the passenger.
How do I book a journey?
Telephone the call centre 0845 60 11 600 during the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Further information
We have a leaflet, which provides more information about Dial-a-Bus, available.
Download a copy of the Dial-a-Bus Leaflet.
Any complaints, comments or suggestions?
Please e-mail dial-a-bus@aberdeencity.gov.uk, or complete our Dial-a-Bus Comment Card.
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