DATA Flex Routes – Escanaba and Gladstone/Escanaba

Operating Area

• Escanaba Route: 2 routes in the City of Escanaba that service the major housing complexes on an hourly basis beginning at 9:00 AM with designated and deviated stops. Click here to see more details.
• Gladstone/Escanaba Coordinated Demand response Route/Shuttle: Route between Gladstone and Escanaba with designated and deviated stops. Click here to see more details.

Fares

Standard Fare

Escanaba Route:

• Up to 5 miles:  $2.00
• 5 to 10 miles: $4.00
• 10 to 20 miles:  $6.00

Gladstone/Escanaba Coordinated Demand Response Route/Shuttle:

$4.00 each way

Reduced Fare

Escanaba Route:

• Up to 5 miles:  $1.00
• 5 to 10 miles: $2.00
• 10 to 20 miles:  $3.00

Gladstone/Escanaba Coordinated Demand Response Route/Shuttle:

$2.00 each way

Reduced Fare available for:

• Seniors (60+)
• Persons with Disabilities
• Students K-12 and College Students (to and from school only)
• Veterans (with proper ID or DD-214)

Children under the age of 5 ride free when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Accessibility & Eligibility

Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility

This service does not have complementary paratransit because it is a door-to-door, flexible route service, not fixed route. Many DATA vehicles are lift equipped and accessible to wheelchair users or other mobility device users. Please notify the dispatcher if lift/ramp service is needed.

Seniors, Veterans, and Students with valid IDs may receive reduced fare rates by showing applicable identification. Individuals with disabilities must fill out an application that requires a medical doctor or mental health professional’s certification. You can find this application here.

Transit Service Accessibility

This service is a door-to-door, flexible route service. Many DATA vehicles are lift equipped and accessible to wheelchair users or other mobility device users. Please notify the dispatcher if this service is needed.