Overview
Nottsbus On Demand is a flexible way to travel by bus - simply book your journey using the Nottsbus On Demand App.
The new on demand service was initially launched as a pilot in the villages around Retford, Ollerton and Newark and in the evening in Mansfield. A new zone in West Rushcliffe was then launched in spring 2023.
Following successful trials in these areas, the service has now been rolled out to south Newark. (opens in new tab) The new South Newark zone has replaced the 91, 856 and the 857 bus services, offering residents better transport links, which will allow them to make journeys more frequently and to new destinations.
To find out more go to Nottsbus On Demand | Nottinghamshire County Council (opens in new tab)
Nottsbus On Demand is a new flexible way to travel by bus. Unlike a traditional bus service, Nottsbus On Demand doesn’t have a fixed route or follow a timetable. Instead, our buses can travel anywhere between bus stops and designated points within the operating zones, where there is not already a scheduled bus service running. With Nottsbus
On Demand you can choose the time you would like to travel by booking your journey through our easy-to-use Nottsbus On Demand app which is free to download from the Apple (opens in new tab) and Google Play (opens in new tab) stores, or over the phone by calling 0115 804 0404. (Please note this phone line is only available between 8:30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday, excluding bank holidays).
When you’re ready to travel simply book the bus to pick you up from a bus stop or designated point within the operating zone that is convenient for you. Our smart technology will match your journey with other customers travelling in the same direction so you can be picked up along the way.
You can book journeys ‘on demand’ as required, or make an advance booking if you are travelling the next day. If you are making an on demand booking we estimate that it could take anywhere between five and 60 minutes for the bus to reach your bus stop or designated pick-up point, so please take this into consideration.
