St. Johns, MI: Clinton Transit continues to keep residents connected to the important people and places in their lives by inviting the community to take advantage of discounted fares during new promotional hours. Starting today, Mon. Mar. 13, weekday Blue Bus rides within the cities of St. Johns and DeWitt that begin and end between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. will have a discounted one-way fare of only 25-cents. Normal rates apply on Saturdays and for non-city and out-of-county fares.
“With everything getting so expensive, we’re excited to have found a way to offer significant savings to residents. Groceries may cost more, but we can get you to the grocery store for just a quarter. We have riders with small wagons who love that they don’t have to load and unload their cars. And of course, our drivers are always happy to help as well,” shares MaLissa Schutt, executive director for Clinton Transit.
“Many residents plan their entire day using the Blue Bus to get around,” says Schutt. Popular destinations include visiting friends and family, the library, banks, grocery stores, medical appointments, and other day-to-day travels. By planning to get those local errands done during promotional hours, residents will save 87% off standard city fares.
Residents can easily schedule their 25-cent rides by using the Clinton Transit mobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play, or by calling the dispatch office at 989.224.8127. Office hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Due to anticipated demand, riders are encouraged to schedule rides at least 24 hours in advance; however, Clinton Transit can often provide a ride with as little as two hours’ notice.
As an added option, Clinton Transit offers weekday walk-on service at popular locations in the St. Johns, Bath and DeWitt areas from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Based on route availability, walk-on rides are provided on a first-come, first- served basis. Clinton Transit’s standard transportation hours are Mon. through Fri. from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 25-cent promotional rate does not include Saturday rides.
New riders will need to register in advance of their first trip by completing the form available at mybluebus.com/sign-up or by calling the dispatch office at 989.224.8127. Unaccompanied riders under the age of 18 will also need to have a parent or guardian submit an Unaccompanied Youth Passenger Registration form two weeks prior to their first ride. Once registered, riders can manage their schedule any time by using the Clinton Transit mobile app or by calling the dispatch office Mon.-Fri. between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Sat. between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Established in 2001, Clinton Transit has been providing curb-to-curb service to meet the needs of all Clinton County residents. Fondly known as the Blue Bus, the on-demand transit system responds to ride requests and provides safe, reliable transportation to all county residents. This creates a more connected, accessible and vibrant Clinton County. For more information on the Blue Bus, visit mybluebus.com.
