Demand Responsive Transport - DRT

Demand responsive transport (DRT) is a flexible service that provides shared transport to users who specify their desired location and time of pick-up and drop-off.

DRT can complement fixed route public transport services and improve mobility in low-density areas and at low-demand times of day.

Demand Responsive Transport - Buses with no timetables - Video by Geoff Marshall

There are several 'DRT' bus schemes running in the country - that's where you can order a bus using an App on demand, rather than having it scheduled to a timetable. The nice people down at Go Coaches down in Sevenoaks invited me down for the day to try out their service . and ride on some buses, completely on demand!

Transport Focus Case Study - Fflecsi - The Experience of Demand Responsive Transport in Wales

Transport Focus Wales has been working with Transport for Wales to assess the experience of Demand Responsive Transport following the introduction of a number of pilot schemes under the fflecsi brand in Wales in 2020. We also looked at two schemes in England for comparison – Tees Flex in the Tees Valley and Go2 around Sevenoaks.

EIT Urban Mobility - Mobility Talks - DRT

In this Mobility Talk episode, organised in collaboration with Nemi; our panellists will discuss the main topics and insights of our latest report on this topic, combining perspectives from cities, solution providers, and experts. They will debate various aspects such as costs and benefits, user uptake, as well as the best practices and recommendations on the planning, communication, and deployment of DRT services in line with citizens’ needs.   

Transport Focus Report -Demand Responsive Transport: Users’ Views of Pre-Booked Community Buses and Shared Taxis

To understand more about the impact of demand responsive transport (DRT) and its contribution to meeting the needs of passengers, Transport Focus partnered with three local authorities. We chose Suffolk, Worcestershire and Hampshire to look at three different models of DRT .

EIT Urban Mobility Demand Responsive Transport: recommendations for successful deployment

Insights presented in this report draw on discussions facilitated by EIT Urban Mobility during an online workshop on 17 and 20 June 2022. The report puts into perspective the different views expressed by the experts who contributed to the discussions (see Acknowledgement section), in a consolidated and reader-friendly manner. Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the position of EIT Urban Mobility.

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