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Community and Accessible Transport

Dial-A-Journey

This is a door-to-door transport service for residents in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk Council areas who have a mobility problem and are unable to use ordinary buses.

Dial-A-Journey can be used for almost any purpose

  • shopping
  • visiting friends
  • go to the theatre
  • not to attend hospital appointments

The fare will depend on the distance travelled and the number of people travelling and friends can go with you for the same fare.

Dial-A-Hire

The company operates an expanding group hire service to supplement the door-to-door provision.  This facility grew from the need for affordable accessible transport for the voluntary sector.  It was recognised that in addition to the door-to-door service for individual passengers provided by Dial-A-Journey, there was a demand for additional transport by groups of passengers.  For other private groups contact private operators.

To register and for further information on Dial-A-Journey and Dial-A-Hire:

Taxicard

This is a concessionary travel scheme offering subsidised travel for people with disabilities.

The scheme is available to people with a permanent disability who cannot use ordinary buses (and gives the freedom of booking taxi journeys (maximum 12 per week) at any time of the day and allows you to go where you want, when you want).  
Up to three people may accompany you for 20p each per single journey.  
Up to a maximum amount of £2 may be discounted from the normal fare and you must pay the balance.

Taxicard Application

To book your taxi:
tel:  01786 451414
for further information on Taxicard:
tel:  01786 442704

Shopmobility

This is a scheme that lends scooters and wheelchairs to anyone with limited mobility and who wish to shop and make use of facilities in Stirling City Centre from Tuesdays to Saturdays.  
It is available to residents and visitors alike, and completely free of charge. Shopmobility is based in Stirling Bus Station.

For more details on Shopmobility:  tel: 01786 449606

Easyboarder

is an accessible local bus service:
Service C30 operated by Harlequin Coaches Ltd. runs between Riverside and Stirling City Centre
Service C31 operated by Harlequin Coaches Ltd. runs between Easter Cornton, Causewayhead and Stirling City Centre
Service C34 operated by Harlequin Coaches Ltd. runs between Plean, Cowie, Throsk, Fallin, Springkerse and Stirling City Centre

Community Transport

Community transport is provided mainly by charitable, community and voluntary groups.  In the Stirling Council area, the main community transport services are provided by:

  • Killin and Raploch Community transport groups: transport for local groups and organisations;
  • King's House Hotel: subsidised taxi service in the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre area;
  • Order of Malta Dial-A-Journey: door-to-door transport for people who are unable to use other public transport;
  • WRVS: voluntary car scheme throughout the rural area, in which volunteers use their own cars to provide transport for individuals.

We are committed to supporting local, community-based initiatives in transport provision, the primary objective of which is to overcome social exclusion by providing local groups with advice and support or by referring them to organisations such as the Community Transport Association, who are experts in this field.