Transportation

Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments: Dial-a-Ride

Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments: Dial-a-Ride to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for any purpose, to all people, and no membership is required.

Dial-a-Ride is a convenient public transit program designed to provide transportation services for older adults living a distance outside city limits. The program offers pricing options based on the distance of the trip, starting at $3 for trips up to 1.5 miles outside the city limits. Riders can expect to pay $6 for trips between 1.5 to 5 miles, and $9 for trips between 6 to 10 miles outside the city limits. For longer trips exceeding 10 miles, the fare is calculated at $9 plus $2 per additional mile, subject to availability. To utilize this service, riders are required to book their trips in advance, allowing for seamless transportation planning. Payments can be made using checks or cash, adding to the convenience of the program. Dial-a-Ride offers shared rides, which not only promote a sense of community but also reduce individual transportation costs. Additionally, riders can rely on curb-to-curb transportation services, ensuring a comfortable and accessible journey from pick-up to drop-off. Whether traveling with a service animal or needing to plan rides in advance, Dial-a-Ride caters to the specific needs of older adults, making transportation a hassle-free experience.


Service Area

Russellville, Haleyville and Hamilton. (Approximately 1.5 miles outside the city limits and up to 10 miles outside the city limits for additional fares.


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments: Dial-a-Ride

103 Student Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 314-0047
https://www.nacolg.org/public-transit

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