Transportation
Regional Transit Authority/RIDES: Public Transit
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Please make sure to contact Regional Transit Authority/RIDES: Public Transit to confirm details of their transportation services.

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

The Public Transit program offers non-emergency medical transportation services for older adults through taxi rides that can be scheduled in advance. This public transit program allows riders to pay through insurance, vouchers, donations, membership fees, flat fees, or Medicaid payments. Pricing may vary based on the county and length of the trip, making it a flexible and accessible option. Paratransit services are available, with the program providing assistance with packages and offering private car rides along fixed routes. Riders can schedule rides in advance with options for on-demand scheduling, shared rides, and even drivers who wait for passengers during errands or appointments. Door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation is provided, ensuring convenient and reliable travel for older adults, who are also allowed to bring service animals on their trips.


Service Area

Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, OBrien, Palo Alto, and Sioux Counties


Contact Regional Transit Authority/RIDES: Public Transit

522 10th Ave E
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7920
http://nwiarides.org/hours-locations

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