24-06-2025
DeWitt County getting new transportation system
DEWITT COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A public transportation service based in Piatt County is expanding to DeWitt County in July.
'Piattran' will be available for DeWitt community members beginning July 1. Residents will be able to use the door-to-door service for medical appointments, work, shopping, social visits, and more. Officials said it will offer safe, reliable, and accessible transportation throughout the county.
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'All of us at Piattran are excited to partner with DeWitt County to help meet a growing need for public transportation,' Tim Gadbury, director of Piattran, said. 'Whether you're a senior, someone without a vehicle, or just looking for a more convenient way to get around, we're here to help.'
Individuals with wheelchairs will also be able to use Piattran, officials added; the vehicles are ADA-compliant and have wheelchair lifts.
Piattran will serve the entire county, and will be available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rides will cost between $1-$8, based on distance, and rider discounts (seniors and those with disabilities could qualify for a reduced cost). Piattran officials said rides must be scheduled by 2 p.m. the previous day.
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If you're interested in scheduling a ride, or learning more about ride costs, travel days to nearby cities and service guidelines, call (217) 762-7821, email ride@ or visit Piattran's website.
Piattran has provided public transportation in Piatt County since 1982. You can find out more about the service here.
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