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
MiDAS	Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme
TfC	Transport for Communities - partnership of CT experts contarcted to deliver GMCTF work programme
TfGMC	Transport policies that affect the ten districts of Greater Manchester are set by the new Greater Manchester Combined Authority and its Transport for Greater Manchester Committee.
TfGM	Transport for Greater Manchester is the delivery arm for the elected body, responsible for investing public money in improving transport services and facilities, supporting the largest regional economy outside London.
TRU	Transport Resource Unit

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