Pataula Transit System
Operated by The Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority
Serving Harris, Chattahoochee, Stewart, Quitman and Randolph Counties
Operated by The Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority
A Rural Public Transit System

How To Ride
Services are CURB to CURB!
Call 229.732.2291 for a ride!
SCHEDULING YOUR RIDE
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, the day before you want a trip. We encourage you to call as early as possible (up to one week in advance) to schedule a trip.
Availability is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Last pickup at 5:30 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BEST TIME TO RIDE
Off-peak hours are the best times to ride. Try to schedule appointments during the following times to increase your chance of seat availability:
MONDAY – FRIDAY — 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fares
CASH FARES: EXACT CHANGE ONLY
1-10 MILES $3.00
Inside the five-county region
OVER 10 MILES $5.00
Inside the five-county region
OUTSIDE THE FIVE-COUNTY REGION
$5.00 + $0.50 per mile over 10 miles
DISCOUNTS
Senior Citizens (Age 60+): 50% Off
Frequent Rider: 50% Off
Please call for details on our Frequent Rider Program!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Trip requests MUST be made by 3:00 PM the day before the day requested.
- Riders MUST have exact fare. Drivers DO NOT make change.
- Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- Be ready for pickup at least ONE HOUR prior to arrival. Sometimes, vans can run late, so plan to wait ONE HOUR PAST the scheduled time.
- Eating, smoking, and drinking on the vans are NOT allowed.
- Radios can be listened to through earphones ONLY.
- Seat belts MUST be worn at ALL times.
- Remain seated until the van comes to a COMPLETE stop. Operators must sometimes stop quickly.
- Please reserve seating at the front of the van/bus for elderly and disabled persons.
- Service animals ARE ALLOWED.
- Procedures for filling an ADA complaint can be found HERE.
Accessibility
LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME
Be sure to indicate the need for a lift equipped vehicle and/or additional assistance at the time you make your trip request.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
The transit services are handicap accessible to provide transportation for the disabled community. The lift equipped vehicles meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
PCA’S AND MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT
Drivers will assist individuals in safely boarding and exiting from the vehicles. Individuals with mobility impairments who need special assistance in navigating to and from the vehicle should have a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) ride with them. When the bus operator is notified, the PCA will be able to ride for free.
NOTE: The Transit System reserves the right to refuse service and/or remove anyone who jeopardizes the safety and/or comfort of other passengers.
