Service Information

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Demand Response

BWATA Demand Response Service

Blue Water Area Transit Center (BWATC)
Hours of Operation

Demand response/dial-a-ride transportation operates Monday – Saturday in Burtchville, Ft. Gratiot, and Port Huron Townships.

City of Marysville Dial-A-Ride operates Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

For more information about service times, call BWATA Dispatch at 810-987-7373, Option 2.

Method/Rules for Scheduling a Ride

Call BWATA Dispatch at 810-987-7373, Option 2, to schedule demand response/dial-a-ride trips.

Blue Water Area Transit can send a bus to your home usually within an hour, depending on when you call for service.  Reservations made a day or more in advance can usually guarantee a trip to conform to your schedule.

More Important Details

Operating Area

BWATA provides curb-to-curb demand response/dial-a-ride service in the following areas:

  • Burtchville Township
  • Ft. Gratiot Township
  • Port Huron Township
  • City of Marysville

Fares

Standard Fare

Adults (18-59): $0.80

Children (6-17): $0.65

Fare tickets and monthly passes are also available for purchase. Click the links below for more information


Reduced Fare

Reduced Fare: $0.40

Available for:

  • Senior Citizens (60+)
  • Persons with valid Medicare cards
  • Persons with Disabilities

Children (5 and under accompanied by adult): Free

Fare tickets and monthly passes are also available for purchase. Click the links below for more information:


Accessibility & Eligibility

Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility

This service does not have complementary paratransit because it is curb-to-curb demand response service, not fixed route. Lift-equipped buses are available to all persons with a disability within the service area.

Reduced fare rates are accepted for senior citizens (60+), persons with valid Medicare cards, and persons with disabilities. Call (810) 987-7373 for more information on how to qualify for reduced fare rates.


Transit Service Accessibility

This is a curb-to-curb demand response service and lift-equipped buses are available to all persons with a disability within the service area. The service is accessible to individuals with disabilities as well as being open to the general public.


Additional Notes

Watch the BWATA Rider Orientation video at http://bwbus.com/how-to-ride-the-bus/ to learn more about how to ride the bus.


Provider Information

Blue Water Area Transit Center (BWATC)

Major Public Transit Agency

County: St. Claire County

Phone 810-987-7373
Website Visit Web Link
Additional Contact Information
Blue Water Area Transit
2021 Lapeer Avenue
Port Huron MI 48060

Fax: (810) 987-2431
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