Slinky Digital Bus

Slinky is digital in Somerset

This trial is a digital version of the Slinky on-demand transport service, known as Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT), operating throughout Somerton and the surrounding areas shown on the map below.

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The ‘on demand’ service is a flexible bus service with no set route, provided for passengers who book in advance. The trial introduces a new simple way to book your journey using the new Slinky app.

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Absolutely anyone can use this service, as long as you do not have access to a public bus service to make the journey.

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Service running hours

The service will run from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. This excludes public holidays. 

How to book the Slinky

Before you can book the service, you will initially be asked to register and create an account, either through the App, web page or by phoning us.

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1.Download the Slinky app – by searching Slinky in your smartphone’s app store or by using the links below.

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Apple

Google Play

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2.Using the Slinky Booking webpage

3.Or phone us on 01823 359 999 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).