Service Information
Buchanan Dial-A-Ride
Buchanan Dial-A-RideHours of Operation
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Call Dispatch at 269-697-0600 at least one hour prior to your requested pick-up time. 24-hour advance scheduling is welcome and preferred.
More Important Details
Operating Area
City of Buchanan area as well as trips to Niles
Fares
Standard Fare
Within Buchanan city limits up to 1 mile outside city limits:
- Ages 13-59: $1.50 one way
- Students (with valid student ID): $1.00 one way
Outside Buchanan city limits beyond 1 mile:
- Ages 13 – 59: $4.00 one way
- Students (with valid student ID): $1.00 one way
Reduced Fare
- Within Buchanan city limits up to 1 mile outside city limits: $0.75 one way
- Outside Buchanan city limits beyond 1 mile: $2.00 one way
Available for:
- Seniors (60+)
- Persons with Disabilities
- Children ages 2 – 12
Children 1 year and younger: Free with paying adult
Accessibility & Eligibility
Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility
This service does not have complementary paratransit because it is curb-to-curb, origin-to-destination service, not fixed route. Lift equipped vehicles are available to wheelchair or other mobility device users.
Buchanan Dial-A-Ride and the other public transportation agencies in Berrien County participate in the Michigan Universal Reduced Fare Card program. For more information and to apply, see the Regional Reduced Fare Card page. Application requires either proof of Social Security Disability, Medicare, or a physician or agency caseworker certification. Senior reduced fare only requires ID with proof of age (60 and over).
Transit Service Accessibility
This is a curb-to-curb, origin-to-destination service. Lift/ramp equipped vehicles are available. Service is accessible to people with disabilities as well as being open to the general public.
Additional Notes
Buchanan Dial-A-Ride, Niles Dial-A-Ride, Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA), and Berrien Bus coordinate to allow people to use their combined services to get around all of Berrien County. If traveling outside of the Buchanan Dial-A-Ride service area, contact Buchanan Dial-A-Ride for assistance planning your trip, or visit www.mywaythere.org/rideresults.asp to plan your ride.
Provider Information
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