Dickinson Public Transit

361 26th Street East 

 Dickinson, ND 58601

or email:

director@eldercareregion8.org

Effective March 26, 2022, Dickinson Public Transit’s Saturday hours of operation will change from 6:00am-7:00pm to 6:00am-6:00pm. If you wish to make a comment on this reduction of one hour of operation, it can be sent to:

Dickinson Public Transit

361 26th Street East 

 Dickinson, ND 58601

or email:

director@eldercareregion8.org

Comments must be submitted by March 25, 2022, at 3:00pm

 Welcome to Dickinson Public Transit

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Our Mission Statement: 
Dickinson Public Transit works to meet the changing transit needs of Dickinson and the surrounding area. Dickinson Public Transit provides transportation to the general public and lends itself to improving people's quality of life by providing the freedom of mobility to the residents of Dickinson. This allows them the opportunity for employment and self-sufficiency, which may otherwise be impossible.

Dickinson Public Transit is governed by the Elder Care Management Board which meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM at Hawks Point, 1266 Signal Butte, Dickinson, ND 58601.

Due to the current closure of Hawk’s Point to the public, meetings will be hosted via Zoom. If you wish to attend, please call our administrative office at (701) 456-1818 for call in information.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

See some commonly asked questions and answers below, 
or call us at (701) 483-6564. 
  • Who is allowed to ride Dickinson Public Transit?

    Everyone! Dickinson Public Transit is open to the general public. We are ADA accessible and every vehicle in our fleet can transport ambulatory and non-amulatory riders! 

  • What are your hours of operation?

    Monday through Friday

    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM


    Saturday

    6:00 AM - 7:00 PM


    Sunday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM


  • Where is your main office?

    Elder Care/Dickinson Public Transit

    361 26th Street West

    Dickinson, North Dakota 58601

  • How much does it cost to get a ride?

    All fares are one-way trips, payment is due upon boarding the vehicle.


    In-Town Trips within Dickinson City Limits

    $4 for the first passenger

    $3 for each additional passenger with same pick-up location and drop off destination


    Out-of-Town Trips beyond Dickinson City Limits (up to 5 miles)

    $4 plus $1 per mile per passenger 

    $3 per each additional guest plus $1 per mile per passenger. 


  • Do you take credit cards?

    Yes!  We accept all United States currency, punch cards, tokens, vouchers, personal checks, and debit/credit cards will be accepted. 

  • How to purchase a punch card?

    Dickinson Public Transit punch cards may be purchased at the Elder Care/Dickinson Public Transit office, over the phone using a debit/credit card, or from a driver.

  • What am I allowed to bring on the Dickinson Public Transit vehicle?

    For questions about items you can or cannot bring on the vehicle, in addition to those listed on the Rider Information page, please contact Dickinson Public Transit at (701) 483-6564 prior to boarding the vehicle. 

  • Can I setup rides for my child to get to school?

    Dickinson Public Transit is not equipped to operate with the school system. Rides will only be given to children to or from work or medical appointments to the school.

  • How do I schedule/cancel a ride?

    All rides are setup and cancelled by contacting Dickinson Public Transit dispatch at 701-483-6564.

    See Rider Information for detailed information. 

  • Is Dickinson Public Transit open on holidays?

    Dickinson Public Transit operates daily with early closings on some holidays. All holiday closure hours will be posted in our vehicles as well.


    Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th - Closing at 3:00 pm

    Independence Day - Saturday, July 4th - Closing at 3:00 pm

    Labor Day - Monday, September 7th - Closing at 3:00 pm 

    Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26th - Closing at 3:00 pm 

    Christmas Eve - Thursday, December 24th - Regular Hours - Closing at 6:00 pm 

    Christmas Day - Friday, December 25th - Closing at 3:00 pm 

    New Year's Day 2021 - Friday, January 1, 2021 - Closing at 3:00 pm


  • Does Dickinson Public Transit close during inclement weather?

    The administrative decision to operate shall be based on National Weather Service and local city reports.

    If Dickinson Public Transit closes due to weather it will be announced on local radio, TV stations, and our Facebook page.

    Based on the time of day, the priority pickup will be as follows: dialysis appointments, and contractual agreements.


  • Are punch cards refundable?

    Unfortunately punch cannot be refunded. There are some cases where the card may be transferred to another individual. Please contact our office with any other questions. 

    There is no expiration date on the cards.

  • When will the vehicle arrive to pick me up?

    Drivers may arrive up to 15 minutes before or after the scheduled pick up time. Passengers need to be ready prior to the driver arriving. Drivers are allotted 5 minutes to wait for passengers before leaving to pick up the next scheduled passenger.

  • Why was the transit vehicle late?

    Transit vehicles are often delayed by the same things that delay other traffic: accidents, weather/road conditions, special events, police activity, missing a signal, or construction.

    We do our best to keep on schedule, sometimes we need to take a little longer than expected when assisting a rider.

    We're always looking for ways to improve in areas where we do have some control, such as scheduling, maintenance, stop spacing, curb extensions, operator training and traffic signal priority. If you have suggestions for improving our on-time performance, please let us know.

  • Why did the bus drive right by me without stopping to pick me up?

    We know it is frustrating being passed by, especially when it's cold or wet outside. If the Dickinson Public Transit vehicle didn't stop for you, it is likely because there is another vehicle scheduled to your ride and is on their way.

  • How do I apply to work for Dickinson Public Transit?

    We are always taking applications! Check out our Careers page for current open positions!

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