Becker County Transit
Transportation - Dial-a-Ride
712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
Distance: 1480 Miles
(888) 847-1674
kevin.johnson@co.becker.mn.us
http://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/transit
Service Details
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Provides dial-a-ride services with route deviation to residents of Becker County, 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday; 10:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday.
Door-to-door service provided to passengers with special needs (this means the service will come to the door of your home to help a rider into the bus).
Buses are wheelchair accessible.
Riders using walkers or having problems can utilize the electric lift to access bus if they wish.
Features
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Payment
- Private pay
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Service Availability
- Serves community
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- Veteran
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Transportation
- Assist passengers to and from vehicle
- Vehicle lift access
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Transportation Area Served by County
- Becker County
Eligibility
Anyone can ride the bus
Application Instructions
Call to schedule a ride a day or two ahead of time.
Riders who live more than 5 miles out of Detroit Lakes should always give one day's notice.
Fees
All riders are charged the same fare.
The Transit fare is $1.50 per 5-mile increment, i.e., Audubon $3.00, Frazee $4.50
No fare is required for children in car seats.
Escorts assisting disabled riders are not required to pay (for medical appointments only)
Business Hours
7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
10:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday
Area Served
City of Detroit Lakes and Becker County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 847-1674 | |
| Toll Free | (888) 847-1674 |
Last Update
2/1/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BT-4500.6500-170Disability Related Transportation Definition
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Also included are programs that provide transportation for youngsters with disabilities who have no other means of accessing necessary specialized services and activities. Some but not all vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
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BT-4500.6500-280General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs Definition
Programs that provide flexibly scheduled and routed door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation services for the general public. Patrons generally have no private transportation and are unable to use the fixed-route public transportation system; or live in a rural area not served by a public transit system.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.