Service Information

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Flexible Route

TCATA Flex Routes

Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA)
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

See links to view Blue and Red route schedules

Method/Rules for Scheduling a Ride

TCATA Red and Blue Route riders who wish to request a pick up between scheduled stops must call 269-927-4461 to request the deviation in advance. Let the driver know your drop-off location as you board the bus. Otherwise, scheduling is not necessary for boarding at scheduled stops.

For those who need to use TCATA complementary paratransit (TCATA Access), call the TCATA Access line at (269) 927-2268 to schedule your ride. Go to TCATA Access for more information about TCATA’s complementary paratransit service.

More Important Details

Operating Area

Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA) has several fixed routes in Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Stevensville areas. TCATA will also “flex” the route, or drop off passengers at specific locations that are along the route, instead of at a bus stop.

See route maps for information.

Fares

Standard Fare

$1.00 one way


Reduced Fare

$0.50 one way

Available for:

  • Seniors (60+)
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Youth ages 1-11

Children under 1 yr of age ride free with a paying adult


Accessibility & Eligibility

Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility

TCATA Red and Blue Routes deviated fixed route service provides complimentary paratransit service (TCATA Access) for persons with disabilities who, because of a disability, cannot use the existing deviated fixed-route service. Click here for TCATA’s ADA Complementary Paratransit Application or go to TCATA Access for more information about TCATA’s complementary paratransit service.

Berrien Bus, Buchanan Dial-A-Ride, Niles Dial-A-Ride, and Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA) all participate in the Universal Reduced Fare Card program.

TCATA Red and Blue flexible route reduced fare eligibility is determined by filling out the Universal Reduced Fare Card application, which requires either proof of Social Security Disability, Medicare, or a physician or agency caseworker certification.


Transit Service Accessibility

TCATA Red and Blue Route vehicles are lift/ramp equipped. TCATA Access paratransit is available for those unable to board at/get to fixed stops.


Additional Notes

TCATA Users who need door-to-door/curb-to-curb service may also use TCATA Demand Response service.


Provider Information

Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA)

Major Public Transit Agency

County: Berrien County

Email N/A
Phone 269-927-4461
Website Visit Web Link
Additional Contact Information
275 East Wall Street
P.O. Box 837
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Dispatch: 269-927-4461
Office: 269-927-2268

No email address listed. Suggestion/comment/complaint form at:
https://www.mywaythere.org/tcatasuggestions.asp
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