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114 E AVE. N · Lyons, KS 67554 · 620-257-5153 · Fax: 620-257-5154
As a non-profit organization, the Rice County Council on Aging advocates for, serves, and empowers the aging citizens of Rice County, Kansas, providing them with the resources needed to continue living an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle.
Respectful, Compassionate Care for our Area Seniors
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Quivira Transit
General Public
Transportation
What does it cost?
In-County Trips (RICE COUNTY):
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$1.50 per one-way trip in town (City of Lyons)
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$2.50 per one-way trip out of town (from Lyons)
Discount Cards:
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Punch card - $20 / 20 punches at $1.00 per punch
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Unlimited Punch card - $30 / 1 month unlimited rides in the city that you live in. If you are going to ride outside of the city you live in, i.e., Lyons to Sterling, you need a regular punch card.
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County-to-County Trips:
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$20.00 round trip from Rice County to Hutchinson, Great Bend, McPherson, or a town within the same mileage.
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$35.00 round trip from Rice County to Wichita, Salina, Hays, or a town within the same mileage.
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Who can ride?
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Service is available to the general public (all ages).
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Children weighing less than 80 lbs. must be secured in a child safety seat.
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A parent or guardian must accompany all children under the age of 12.
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Out of county trips require anyone under 18 years of age to be accompanied by an adult.
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To Schedule a Ride
Call Quivira Transit at 620-257-5153.
Open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Be ready to provide:
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Name of passenger
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Pick-up address (exact location)
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Telephone number
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Date the ride is needed and the number of stops.
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For more information regarding Quivira Transit and its policies, call 620-257-5153, or stop by the Rice County Council on Aging office for a pamphlet.
Hours of Operation:
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Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Call today to schedule your ride!
620-257-5153
*Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis.
**The Rice County Council on Aging does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, marital status, sex, sexual preference, age or handicap.
DO YOU HAVE MEDICAID?
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Look on the back of your insurance card
and call the number for TRANSPORTATION and your rides may be FREE!