Ring & Go

Ring & Go is a taxi/private car hire service for communities affected by the withdrawal of regular bus services. It links people to a local bus route from their home address.

Ring & Go card

To use the scheme, register for a FREE Ring & Go photo ID card and show this to the driver on every journey.

Apply online for Ring & Go

To apply or renew your card you will need:

• a passport-style colour photo
• proof of address showing you live in one of the areas covered by the scheme.

If you would like to complete a paper form you can:

• Download and print the Ring & Go application form (PDF).
• Pick up a form in Midlothian libraries or Pathhead Medical Practice
• Ask us to post you a form

Cards are issued for 4 years. Please apply at least 15 working days before your card needs to be renewed.

To book a journey

All journeys must be pre-booked with Swift Taxis: 0131 660 5000 or 0131 660 1031.

• Morning journeys must be booked the day before.
• Evening journeys can be booked up to one hour before travel.
• The service will wait for you coming off buses if you explain this when booking.
• You may be required to share transport.
• Swift taxis will operate up to 24 roundtrip journeys per day and no more than 2 roundtrip journeys per hour.

Fares and times

• Passengers aged 6 or over are charged for each single journey. The cost is equivalent to an adult single fare on Lothian or Borders Buses. The council tops up the payment.
• Bus passes or bus tickets are not valid.
• The driver can issue you with a receipt.
• Visitors can travel with a cardholder if there is space in the taxi. 
• Children under 5 can travel with a cardholder for free.

There is no service on 1, 2 January or 25, 26 December.

Eligible postcodes

To be eligible to apply for a Ring and Go card you need to live in an area covered by the scheme. These include: