Service Information

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Demand Response

VBPT County-Wide Reservation Service

Van Buren Public Transit
Hours of Operation

County-wide service is offered Monday-Friday by calling (269) 427-7921 in advance.

For hours of service in your area, call the VBPT Scheduling Office at (269) 427-7921.

Method/Rules for Scheduling a Ride

County-wide service is offered Monday-Friday by calling (269) 427-7921 in advance.

Please call as early as possible to ensure availability. VBPT can book up to 14 days in advance of your trip.

More Important Details

Operating Area

All of Van Buren County

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Fares

Standard Fare
  • $4.00 in zone,
  • $6.00 zone to zone.

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Reduced Fare
  • $2.00 in zone
  • $3.00 zone to zone

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Available for:

  • Seniors (60+)
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Children
  • Students

Accessibility & Eligibility

Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility

This service does not have complementary paratransit because it is door-to-door, origin-to-destination service, not fixed route.  Lift equipped vehicles are available to wheelchair or other mobility device users.

Veterans, seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities are eligible to receive reduced fare. Seniors and Veterans ride free of charge with a VBPT Transit Rider Card or a Veterans Rider Card. Persons with disabilities are eligible to receive a half fare rate with a Transit Riders Card.

Veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities must complete and submit the Transit Rider Card Application to become eligible for free or reduced fare when riding VBPT buses.

The following may be provided as certification with your application:

  • Seniors (60+) proof of age: Birth Certificate Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
  • Veterans proof of Veteran/Military status: DD214 or DD256, Military ID, VA Healthcare Card, Veteran ID, State ID with Veteran designation, or Driver’s License with Veteran designation
  • Persons with Disabilities proof of disability: Medicare Disability Form/Card, SSD Disability Form/Card, VA Disability Letter, Physician or agency certification

Transit Service Accessibility

This is a door-to-door, origin-to-destination service and lift equipped vehicles are available to wheelchair or other mobility device users. This service is accessible to individuals with disabilities as well as open to the general public.


Provider Information

Van Buren Public Transit

Major Public Transit Agency

County: Van Buren County

Phone 269-427-7921
Website Visit Web Link
Additional Contact Information
Van Buren Public Transit
610 David Walton Drive
Bangor, MI 49013

Veteran’s Ride Scheduling: 269-302-0237
Fax: 269-427-5062
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