Eligibility

In order to use this service, individuals must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Individuals who reside outside of or are traveling to areas unserved by fixed-route transit systems
  • Individuals applying for and awaiting paratransit approval
  • Residents of North Liberty and unincorporated Johnson County without access to transportation
  • Immigrant or limited English proficiency populations
  • Any other individual experiencing a barrier to accessing transportation

Riders must be referred to the service by a local human services agency or community partner.  Click here for a list of referring agencies.

 

Cost

Cost is $5 per one-way ride.  Cash and Tickets are accepted.  Drivers to not carry change; exact fare is required to board the vehicle.  Tickets are provided only by local human service agencies and are not available for purchase by riders. 

 

Service Information

This service offers ‘same day’ rides to those without access to an alternate form of transportation. Rides are subject to driver availability, and are first come, first served. Rides cannot be reserved prior to the day of the trip.

Guests- If space is available, guests can ride with an approved rider.  Guests pay the same fare the rider pays, $5 per one-way trip.

Accessibility- The vehicle is accessible. If you have an oversized wheelchair, please inform the driver.

Children- Riders with children must provide and install an age appropriate car seat, if applicable.  Rides will not be provided if an age appropriate car seat is not provided and safely installed. Children that are school age and younger ride free with an adult.

Carry On Items – Items are not to exceed 8 bags, and/or 20 pounds, and cannot exceed what you and the driver can carry in one trip.  Large, awkward shaped items will not be transported. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Missed Trips- those with excessive missed trips may lose their eligibility.

Inclement Weather- The driver will let you know of service changes/issues related to inclement weather. Service to rural areas may be suspended/cancelled during inclement weather.

For service related questions, please contact: Johnson County SEATS at: 319-339-6128 or [email protected]

 

Hours of Operation

Drivers are available to take same day requests from 7 am-5 pm Monday-Friday, excluding county holidays. Click here to see the county recognized holidays. Trips are available between 7:30am and 4:30 pm, and are first come first served.

 

How to request a ride

Once approved for the service, the trip request phone number will be provided. Rides are requested by calling or texting the driver directly.  Interpretation is available for those with limited English proficiency.  Drivers are available to take reservations 7am – 5pm Monday – Friday.  We do not operate on recognized Johnson County holidays. Click here to see the county recognized holidays.

 

If you believe you qualify for this service and need a referral, please see our list of referring agencies

If you have an urgent need to a referral (example: you are being discharged from the hospital today and you need a ride) please contact:

Johnson County SEATS at: 319-339-6128 or [email protected] and/or

Johnson County Mobility Coordinator at: 319-356-6090 or [email protected]