LIFT-EQUIPPED VAN SERVICE
For those unable to use Regular Bus Routes
FOND DU LAC AREA TRANSIT, in a joint and cooperative effort with the City of Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac County, is proud to offer a truly affordable transportation alternative for those citizens who are unable to use regular transit service. The service is called HANDI-VAN a wheel chair lifted equipped van service.
ELIGIBILITY for Handi-Van service: All individuals must meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit rules. Certification is required. If you are not certified, please complete the online form and submit to us.THE FARE is just $1.50 a ride. If you have an attendant assisting you, he/she rides free. The Handi-Van is a truly affordable alternative when you compare it with similar services costing much more than Handi-Van's basic fare. Exact fare at time of trip is appreciated, as drivers will be able to make change up to a dollar only.
THE CURB-T0-CURB SERVICE is to all areas within the Fond du Lac corporate limits, plus portions of neighboring towns with 3/4 of a mile from a fixed bus route.
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS are required for each Handi-Van ride. They should be made by 3:00 pm the working day before requested service. Same day requests will be accommodated as vehicle schedule and capacity permit. Advance reservations are required in all cases for service on Saturdays and evenings. Standing appointments with Handi-Van must be renewed or confirmed every two weeks.
THE HANDIVAN SCHEDULE
City of Fond du Lac
Monday through Friday 6:00am to 6:30pm
(No Saturday, Sunday or Holiday Service)
| HANDIVAN (ADA eligible) |
Cash | Tokens |
Passes |
| 6:00am to 6:30pm hours | $1.50 | NA | NA |
- A reduced fare program is offered to senior citizens, 65 years of age or older, and qualifying handicapped individuals. The program permits those with special reduced fare cards to ride the regular fixed route and school tripper services for .55 cents* and $2.00 for JOBTRANS. Applications for the reduced fare card can be obtained at any full service outlet, regular fixed route bus driver, or by calling Fond du Lac Area Transit at 322-3650 (24 hrs).
- Transfers are issued free of charge, upon request, at the time the fare is paid and can be used on any fixed bus route except the route of origin from a designated transfer zone (Rees or Forest Mall transfer points) for up to one hour from time of issue.
- School Tripper Service tokens and passes are available from major school offices that they serve and City Hall, 160 South Macy Street.
For more information call 929-3110.
T.D.D. for hearing impaired 322-3655
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION FORM
PHONE DIRECTORY
920-322-3650 (24 hrs)
City of Fond du Lac