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PRAIRIE FIVE RIDES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
The Prairie Five RIDES transit system is a demand responsive
combination of Volunteer Driver
and bus service.
-Eligibility: General Public of all ages
Serves the counties of: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and
Yellow Medicine
City Systems: Appleton, Canby, Madison, Ortonville
-Destinations with buses: Twin Cities, Marshall, Willmar, St. Cloud.
We go to areas throughout the state with Volunteer Drivers and some locations
to North & South Dakota.
Passenger Assistants (RIDES Escorts)
available upon request
to accommodate you when you need an extra arm for
support, guidance around medical facilities, assistance
with shopping or even putting groceries away and more.
Call 1-877-757-4337 between 7 am - 5 pm and request
transportation and/or assistance.
Regional Toll Free 1-877-757-4337
Cities: Dial-A-Ride directly to bus
Appleton RIDES 289-1010
Canby RIDES 223-5222
Madison RIDES 598-3900
Ortonville RIDES 839-2050
Fax 1-320-269-6570
- Please call in your reservations twenty-four (24) hours in advance for regional
rides.
-Hours-
Cities of Appleton,Canby,Madison and Ortonville : Winter Hours - Monday through Friday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Hours Regional System: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Dispatch Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
-City Fares-
Cost: $1.00 one-way for everyone.
City Transit Monthly Pass: Unlimited Rides for everyone at $25.00
Youth (K - 12) Summer Pass: Unlimited Rides for $35.00
Youth (K - 12) Punch Card: 20 punches for $14.00
General Public Punch Card: 16 punches for $13.00
Senior Punch Card: 16 punches for $8.00
Twin Cities Destinations are:
Hopkin's Activity Center
St Paul/Mpls Airport (drop off only)
Mall of America
Medical Facilities
Contact: Dick Olson (Program Manager)
at
7th & Washington Suite 302, PO Box 159
Montevideo MN 56265
(320) 269-8727
dickp5@willmarnet.com
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