Glossary

for those unfamiliar with the world of community transport, here is a table of common acronyms and abbreviations.

if you'd like to add to the list, send an email to info@gmctof.org.uk

Acronym/term

Explanation

CT

Community transport

CTA UK

The Community Transport Association UK

CTO

Community transport organisation/operator

DCLG

Department for Communities & Local Government

DFES

Department for Education & Science

DfT

Department for Transport

DNA

“Did not Attend” – health service acronym for a missed appointment

DRT

Demand Responsive Transport – transport service that adapts its route or other service attributes to meet changing passenger demand

GMCTF

Greater Manchester Community Transport Operators' Forum

GMCVO

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation

GMITA

Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority. GMITA is the body responsible for setting local public transport policy and for deciding how money is spent on supporting and improving Greater Manchester's public transport network. The Authority's decisions are implemented by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE)

GMPTE/PTE

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive – the executive arm of GMITA

MiDAS

Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme

TfC

Transport for Communities

TRU

Transport Resource Unit