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Neligh’s Dial-a-Ride
Keeps Rolling for 40 Years
may catch a Dial-A-Ride out to the local golf least 24 hours in advance.
course or swimming pool. Elderly people use A A Federal Transit program grant pays for 50%
the service to travel to the post office, or about $25,000 of the yearly operating
grocery store, doctor or for physical therapy. costs. State funds and city matches pay
The bus has lift capability for those who are $7,000 each. Program fees bring in another
in wheelchairs. $7,000 - $8,000 per year. Cost for a ride is $1
I In 2004, a mini-van was purchased and in one way in town or $1.50 per mile for out of
2006 a 21-passenger bus was added to the town trips. For longer trips, there is an
additional dditional fee of $10 per hour for the driver.
eet. In 1978 there was only one driver. Now a
there are three who give rides ve days a Klabenes estimates that up to 40 families
week and then to church on Sundays. To get regularly use the Dial-A-Ride Services.
a ride to church, passengers need to make a Another 50 may use it on occasion – while
reservation on Friday to the Dial-a-Ride their car is being repaired or by a person
dispispatcher located in the City offices. For whose spouse has the vehicle for the day.
d
other rides, the drivers like to be noti ed at “This is a wonderful service for a small town
1978
2018
