Minnesota Valley Action Council in Mankato, MN
Minnesota Valley Action Council

Waseca County Transportation


Our goal is to provide transportation to Waseca County residents who do not have access to reliable transportation to take care of their basic needs. By utilizing the services of the project, they can remain independent by taking care of their own shopping and personal business, and enabling them to attend medical facilities. Available in Waseca County.

Who May Use This Service?

The bus is available to Waseca County residents without access to reliable transportation, for rides to local medical appointments and to take care of necessary personal business.

Where May People Go?

  • Doctor, dentist, etc
  • Business
  • Shopping
  • Congregate meal site
  • Senior citizen, social, school activities
  • Local visiting
  • Out of town for medical appointments or for necessary services not available locally

What is the Cost?

Riders are encouraged to contribute toward the cost of the ride, and what their budget allows. Contributions are used for the operation of the program. Continuation of the program will depend on contributions.
Volunteer drivers are reimbursed 55 cents per mile with a $5.50 minimum. Donations towards this cost are appreciated.
For local bus rides - we hope to average $4.00 per round trip.

Group Rental for Recreational Use

Bus or van charges when used for non-medical purposes will be billed at $1.00 per mile (25 mile minimum) plus $16 per hour (1 hour minimum).

Who Provides the Rides?

The 17 passenger bus with lift, and mini van with wheel chair lift and responsible licensed volunteer drivers who are registered with the Program.

Bus Schedule

  • Waseca - Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00 - 3:00 Also Fridays 8:00 - 12:30
  • Janesville - Tuesdays or by request
  • New Richland - Thursdays or by request

Transportation for medical appointments are provided anytime.

How You Can Contact Us for a Ride

Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:30

 

 

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To donate a vehicle e-mail
Dan Jones at MVAC
or
call 1-800-767-7139 ext. 446
or 507-345-0446.