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

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