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ATA Bus

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1. How much will I pay to ride the ATA Bus?

One way rides are $2.00 in Manhattan and $4.00 outside of Manhattan.

2. Do you offer services for citizens of Riley County that do not live in Manhattan?

We provide a zone service to Northern Riley County. On Mondays and Tuesdays we make pick-ups between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. We usually make our return trips between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Twice a month, on the second and fourth Fridays, the ATA Bus offers a "county run". The ATA Bus picks up riders in the Leonardville, Riley, and Randolph areas and brings them to Manhattan for the day. The bus shuttles riders around town and then returns the riders home in the afternoon.

Service to and from Ogden is available Monday thru Friday. Riders wishing to ride the bus need to call in to the Dispatcher and schedule a ride as usual. We ask that all rides be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. The bus will have the following schedule and fixed pick-up locations:

7:00 a.m. The Ogden Community Center
7:05 a.m. Casey’s

11:00 a.m. The Ogden Community Center
11:05 a.m. Casey’s

2:00 p.m. The Ogden Community Center
2:05 p.m. Casey’s

Riders will be picked up at these locations and times and dropped off at their specific destinations. Riders wishing to return to Ogden can call in up to 30 minutes prior to the busses next scheduled pick-up time in Ogden. The last call-ins of the day must be received by the office no later than 5:00 p.m.

Door to door demand responsive service in Ogden is available for persons with mobility impairments. Persons eligible for this ADA service must complete an application. This service is a “safety net” for those persons who do not have the functional abilities to access and ride the Ogden route bus. Every certified individual for this ADA service is required to re-certify for continuing eligibility every three years upon becoming initially certified. Call the office for further information about this service. Our number is 537-6345.

3. How far in advance do I need to schedule a ride?

We ask riders to schedule rides with the dispatcher at least 24 hours in advance.

4. How many vehicles are available for rides?

We currently operate seven vehicles. We have four buses and three mini vans. Our buses and mini vans are equipped with ramps and lifts to accommodate the needs of the disabled.

5. What hours does the ATA Bus operate?

The ATA Bus operates Monday through Friday. Our hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with our last pick ups of the day made at 5:00 p.m.

6. Where does the funding for the ATA Bus come from?

We are a private nonprofit organization that receives funding from local, state, and federal sources to subsidize the cost of rides.