Catch-A-Ride

is a public transportation system available to individuals of all ages in Dearborn, Decatur, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland counties.  It is a shared ride service providing regular pick up and drop off points in designated areas, as well as individually scheduled service.  It is a more personal transportation service than traditional public transportation providing either door-to-door or curb-to-curb service. Since it is a shared ride system, there may be additional stops along the way, but we will get you to your destination. Catch-A-Ride’s system of regular routes combined with individually scheduled service is specifically designed to serve small towns and rural counties.

Point Deviation Service

Point deviation routes operate within the more highly populated areas in an established directional route pattern with designated check points for pick up and drop off.  Riders may call for pick up at other locations within the corporate limits of the established route.  This type of system is accessible and convenient for the public, and allows for a high level of spontaneity in individual transportation plans.  The point deviation route offers curb-to-curb service.  Vehicles will stop at the curb to pick you up and deliver you to your destination.  Due to the nature of this service, drivers on the curb-to-curb point deviation routes are not allowed to leave the vehicle to assist customers.  An escort may ride with a passenger needing additional assistance.

Scheduled pick ups along a point deviation route should be requested 2 hours before your required pick up time (shorter notice can sometimes be accommodated).  You will be picked up at your requested location and taken to your destination along the route.  You can also board the vehicle at any of the check points without a reservation and be transported to any destination along the route.  For detailed route information, call the Catch-A-Ride office for a brochure on routes available in your community.

Alternate Service

For persons living outside the established point deviation routes, transportation is scheduled based on individual request. This service must be scheduled by noon the day prior to the requested trip but may be scheduled up to 7 days in advance.  Some trips may require more than one day’s notice.  When scheduling your trip, please let the dispatcher know if you will need door-to-door assistance.  If a high level of assistance is needed, you must make arrangements for an escort.