Comparison

Phone'n'Ride vs TO Dial

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phone'n'Ride

Features
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Phone ‘n’ Ride is an on-demand bus service with no fixed route or timetable. You make the bookings and tell us where you want to go. Our buses are available to book in rural and urban areas of North East Lincolnshire. All vehicles are low floor suitable for wheelchair access but are not suitable for powered scooters. Why not get a little active and get picked-up and dropped-off on a virtual bus stop near you. It’s not only more sustainable but it’ll also help to ease congestion too. The service runs from Monday to Saturday between 6:30am and 6:30pm. Journeys can be booked up to 14 days in advance. On the day of travel please make sure you arrive at your agreed pick-up point 10 minutes before the time agreed. If there are multiple passengers on your journey it could take up to 50 minutes to reach your destination. How it works: - Download the app and register. - Book a ride on your phone. - Get picked up and go. - Save cash and reduce carbon emissions. Need a group booking? No problem! Group booking guidelines: • At least 5 people travelling together between any two locations within the borough at the same time during normal operational hours. • Maximum vehicle capacity is 14 people, and there is also a space for a wheelchair (subject to an assessment). Larger groups may be able to be accommodated on multiple vehicles (please email our team for advice about this). • Group bookings can be made in advance out of the 14 day booking window, if this is the case email the team and let us know. • One member of the group should be nominated as the ‘group leader’, they will be responsible for making the booking and notifying the service of any changes. The group leader will need to be registered with Phone ‘n’ Ride, there is no requirement for other members of the group to also be registered. If you have any questions or queries, please email the team at phonenride@nelincs.gov.uk or call us on 01472 324440. Our office opening times are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, except bank holidays. We want to hear from you! The Phone ‘n’ Ride service always welcomes comments and suggestions from passengers about their journeys. We are committed to reviewing the service in line with the passenger’s comments and suggestions. Please visit the website. For any accidents, incidents or driver feedback contact the service operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, on 0345 6050605. Loving your experience on the app? Throw us a 5-star rating.

About

TO Dial

This app provides a shared ride service for seniors and individuals with disabilities within specific California service areas. It offers convenient, affordable transportation for daily needs, with ADA-compliant vehicles and trained drivers.

Highlights
  • Origin-to-destination shared rides
  • Service for seniors (65+)
  • Service for ADA cardholders
  • ADA-compliant vehicles
  • Mobile fare payment
  • Prepaid ticket purchase options
Features
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Thousand Oaks Dial-A-Ride (TODAR) offers a convenient, affordable, and personalized origin-to-destination shared ride service designed for seniors aged 65 and older, as well as individuals with an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) card. This service is available to eligible residents within the City of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and the unincorporated areas of Newbury Park, Oak Park, Ventu Park, Lynn Ranch, Rolling Oaks, Hidden Valley, and Lake Sherwood. Enjoy seamless transportation for your daily needs—all trips must take place within the respected service area. Operating hours are tailored to fit your schedule, with service available on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The fare is $4.00 each way. You can pay your fare directly to the driver on board—just remember to bring the exact amount, as drivers cannot provide change. Additionally, one-way prepaid DAR tickets can be conveniently purchased at the City Transportation Center, City Hall Finance Customer Service, or the Goebel Adult Community Center. Our fleet of ADA-compliant vehicles is fully equipped to accommodate mobility devices, ensuring every passenger can travel comfortably. Our friendly drivers are trained to assist with boarding and exiting the vehicle, as well as securing your mobility device for a safe journey. Operating hours are tailored to fit your schedule, with service available on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The fare is $4.00 each way payable directly through the app for a hassle-free experience. Prefer to pay with cash? No problem! You can pay your fare directly to the driver on board—just remember to bring the exact amount, as drivers cannot provide change. Additionally, one-way prepaid DAR tickets can be conveniently purchased at the City Transportation Center, City Hall Finance Customer Service, or the Goebel Adult Community Center. Our fleet of ADA-compliant vehicles is fully equipped to accommodate mobility devices, ensuring every passenger can travel comfortably. Our friendly drivers are trained to assist with boarding and exiting the vehicle, as well as securing your mobility device for a safe journey.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Phone'n'Ride and TO Dial are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone'n'Ride ships an update every 6 weeks, TO Dial monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Phone'n'Ride versus TO Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone'n'RideTO Dial
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.RideCo Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Phone'n'Ride

No in-app purchases

None

TO Dial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone'n'Ride free?
Phone'n'Ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TO Dial free?
TO Dial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phone'n'Ride or TO Dial have ads?
Neither Phone'n'Ride nor TO Dial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone'n'Ride or TO Dial?
Phone'n'Ride ships an update every 6 weeks, and TO Dial monthly. Most recently, Phone'n'Ride was updated on November 3, 2026 and TO Dial on November 4, 2026.

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