Community Transit
(demand response)
A curb to curb system where passenger trips are generated by calls from passengers or their agent at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, to the Transit Reservationists, who then schedule a vehicle to pick up the passenger. Reservations are accepted up to two weeks in advance.
In addition to public transportation, Community Transit provides service for the Transportation Disadvantage program, the Medicaid non-emergency transportation program, as well as the coordination of all St. Lucie County's non-emergency Medicaid trips.
New riders need to register with Community Transit
Simply phone 464-RIDE (7433) in Ft. Pierce or 879-1BUS (1287) in Port St. Lucie and provide us with the following information.
- Name, Address, and Telephone Number
- Date of Birth and Social Security Number
- Medicaid Number (Medicaid riders only)
- Need for Special Assistance
- Mobility Aides (Wheelchair, walker, etc.)
- Emergency Contact Number
Scheduling Transportation
- Call 464-RIDE (7433) if you reside in the city of Ft. Pierce
- Call 879-1BUS (1287) if you reside in the city of Port St. Lucie
- Give us the date, time, the address of your destination and a phone contact.
- Inform us again of any special assistance you may require.
Medicaid Transportation Only
Transportation to a Medicaid provider in St. Lucie County requires 48-hours advance notice.
Transportation to a Medicaid provider outside St. Lucie County requires 72-hours advance notice. You will need to supply the Transit Reservationist with the doctor's name, address and telephone number, as well as the name of the type of medicine the doctor practices. Those Medicaid recipients requiring medically necessary stretcher transport are requested to call at least five (5) days in advance. If the Medicaid appointment is of an urgent nature, please call the office. Special circumstances will get proper consideration.
Pick Up and Drop Off Information
- Please be ready at least sixty-minutes (60) before your scheduled appointment.
- Watch for the bus. The driver will beep the horn for you to come out.
- Have your Trip Fare ready.
- When your appointment is concluded, it is your responsibility (or ask office staff) to phone 464-RIDE (7433) in Ft. Pierce or 879-1BUS (1287) in Port St. Lucie and let the office know you are ready. A bus will be dispatched to you as soon as possible.
Cancellation/No Shows
If you need to cancel your reservation, whatever the reason, please make sure that you call the office and notify us at least two (2) hours in advance of the bus arriving at your home. Failure to do so results in a No-Show.
No Show Policy
Community Transit tracks the number of No-Shows that occur each month. If a passenger incurs two (2) No-Shows within a thirty (30) day period, the passenger's services with Community Transit will be suspended for 30 days. Please be sure to cancel your reservations to avoid disruption in your service.
Hours of Operations
Between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday except holidays.
FARES
Single ride |
$1.00 |
Senior, Disabled, Children 5-11 |
$.50 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$.50 |
A.D.A. Paratransit |
$2.00 |
Children under 5 |
Free |
10-Ride Ticket Book |
$7.00 |
Senior, Disabled 10-Ride Ticket Book |
$3.50 |
Monthly Pass |
$25.00 |
Senior, Disabled Monthly Pass |
$15.00 |
Comments, Compliments or Complaints
Please feel free to email us or call (772) 345-8229 (8 am - 5 pm)