Brookings Area Transit Authority, INC. ~ all buses accessible
To Schedule a ride call - (605)692-2222
Dispatch hours:  M - F  7:30am - 6:00pm

Email:  bata@mchsi.com

Who BATA Serves:

Providing rides to EVERYONE for:  school, work, medical appointments, nutrition, Church, recreation/socializing, and shopping/personal business.

The Brookings Area Transit Authority (BATA) is a public transit program providing transportation to people in Brookings.  BATA provides access to medical facilities, grocery stores, governmental and social service offices and various places throughout the community that individuals would like to go.  BATA also meets the needs of children going to and from school, summer recreation programs, and necessary purposes

***BATA offers rides regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability

BATA Schedule                                         
TRANSIT HOURS:                                     
Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM                             
Sunday 8:00 AM to 6: 00 PM                                                                                                                                   Monday, Wednesday & Friday Service Route:  9:30 AM - 4:30 PM $1 per ride                                    Sioux Falls - Monday, $15; Volga - Tuesdays, $5; White - Thursdays, $7

Transportation to other communities available by making arrangements in advance.

OFFICE HOURS:                                        
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

***We operate on a first-call, first serve basis.  Prior day reservations are required for service.  Call one hour in advance of any necessary schedule changes if possible!
No Show Policy:  BATA buses may arrive at the pick-up location as much as 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.  When the vehicle arrives, be ready to board or the driver will leave after the 5-minute wait time or you will be considered a "No Show" - our schedule does not allow us to wait longer than five minutes.  Passengers will pay full fare for the no-show.  Abuse of this policy jeoardizes future transportation. 

FARES

Fares are $2.00 per one-way ride within the city of Brookings/ $4.00 our of city limits wihin reason and are paid upon boarding the vehicle, unless other arrangements have been made with the office.  Riders must have correct change or a token to ride.  Drivers do not carry change.  A ride is defined as a one-way trip for one person regardless of the number of people in a bus at any one time. 

Suggested contribution for those age 60 and over is the same as the fares.

Tokens are available in bags of 10 for $20.00 including one Free-ride coupon to be used in a monthly drawing for free tokens.

If you need a wheelchair lift, please tell the dispatches when scheduling your ride.  BATA buses are equipped with hydraulic lift to ensure access to the disabled. All wheelchairs must be of size not larger than the base of the hydraulic lift and weigh no more than 600 pounds in order to be transported.

We are a MEDICAID Provider!!

For More Information regarding BATA or to schedule a ride please call: 
(605)692-2222
Dispatch hours:  M - F  7:30am - 5:00pm
Director:  Brenda Schweitzer
418 Western Ave
Brookings, SD  57006
Phone/Fax:  (605)692-5416

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