SLINKY – Transport on demand

About Slinky

Slinky is a special transport service funded by Somerset Council. It picks people up from their homes and takes them to where they need to go. This service is for those who cannot use regular buses or trains. All the vehicles are easy to get into and use.

You can use the Slinky service for many things. It can take you to health appointments or exercise classes, help you visit friends or family, go shopping, or attend social events. You can also use it to connect to other public transport options.

Who can use the Slinky

You can use the Slinky bus if you do not have access to regular bus services, or if you are unable to use public busses for other reasons. This could includes parents with young children, teenagers, students, elderly people, retired individuals, and people with disabilities.

If you are eligible to use the Slinky service, you need to register as a member first. To do this, you must fill out a registration form and send it to the booking office before you can use the service for the first time.

After you register, you can book a trip by contacting your booking office at least 24 hours before you want to travel. You can also book trips up to two weeks in advance.

Prices

Journeys up to 3 miles:

• Single £2.50
• Return £4

Journeys over 3 miles:

• Single £3.50
• Return £5

There is a 50% fare for English National Concessionary Travel Scheme passes on all Slinky services within Somerset. Concessionary Pass Holders and children aged between 5 and 16 will be entitled to a 50% reduction in the cost of the fare. Children under 5 travel free. You will need to show your pass every time you travel.

If you have an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme pass, you can get a 50% discount on all Slinky services in Somerset. This discount also applies to children aged 5 to 16. Children under 5 can travel for free. Remember to show your pass every time you travel.

Half fares

• £1.30 for a single journey up to 3 miles and £2 for a return
• £1.80 for a single journey over 3 miles and £2.50 for a return

Where the Slinky operates

Mendip

• East Mendip SLINKY services (PDF, 680KB)
• Central Mendip SLINKY services (PDF, 684KB)
• West Mendip SLINKY services (PDF, 737KB)

Sedgemoor

• Central Sedgemoor SLINKY services (PDF, 1.2MB)
• North Sedgemoor SLINKY services (PDF, 830KB)
• South Sedgemoor SLINKY services (PDF, 1.1MB)

Taunton and West Somerset

• Taunton SLINKY services (PDF, 1.15MB)
• Wellington SLINKY services (PDF, 575KB)
• West Somerset SLINKY services (PDF, 3.5MB)

South Somerset

• Chard and Ilminster SLINKY services (PDF, 650KB)
• Martock and Langport SLINKY services (PDF, 1.18MB)
• South Petherton, Crewkerne and Yeovil SLINKY services (PDF, 774KB)

Register for the service

If you are eligible to register for a SLINKY service area, please complete the application form below.