THE PEOPLE MOVER

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THE PEOPLE MOVER

Grant County Transportation District

MON-FRI 8:00AM TO 5:00PM & SAT 9:00AM TO 1:00PM

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Due to wildfire-related road closures, transportation delays may occur. Please call our office before your trip to confirm schedules and route availability.

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FREE AND PAID ROUTES

We offer six regularly scheduled routes, including local service between John Day and Canyon City, Mount Vernon and Prairie City, as well as regional routes to Bend, Burns, Ontario, and more.

PRIVATE CHARTER

The People Mover has a 26-passenger bus, wheelchair accessible, that is available for private charter.

ADA COMPLIANT

Our buses and vans are ADA compliant, and our drivers are trained to safely assist passengers with disabilities and secure mobility devices.

TITLE VI NONDISCRIMINATION

We are committed to providing transportation services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a Title VI complaint.

CARE ATTENDANTS FREE

Our drivers are not required to assist you into or out of your residence. We recommend bringing a personal care attendant if needed.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are allowed, and must be kept on a leash and under the handlers control at all times. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed on the buses.

ADA Complaint Procedures

If you believe you were denied transportation services or were not reasonably accommodated due to a disability, you may file an ADA complaint using our official procedures form.

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Title VI Complaint Procedures

If you believe you experienced discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, you may file a Title VI complaint using our official procedures form.

Open Title VI Complaint Form (PDF)
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HOW TO USE OUR SERVICES

CATCH-A-RIDE

Catch a bus at any one of our stops. Be sure to check out our routes to see a list of arrival and departure times.

Exact change is required for paid routes. We also accept credit cards.

DIAL-A-RIDE

Call our dispatch center to arrange a ride to any destination in the John Day Valley (John Day, Canyon City, Prairie City and Mount Vernon).

We operate on a first-call-first-serve basis, however emergencies and medical appointments take priority.

RESERVE-A-RIDE

Call our dispatch center to schedule and price a ride Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm or Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.

We encourage you to schedule your ride 24 hours in advance to ensure your needed time slot.

Route deviations are open to the general public. To request a deviation, please call 541-575-2370.

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ARE YOU A VETERAN?

We will take you to any medical appointment or pharmacy locally for free with pre-approval.

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IN THE NEWS

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Our very own Ruth Harris has been featured as a Super Commuter.

ODOT has featured the People Mover and how we are using the STIF funds in a short video.

The Oregon Transportation Commission award STIF Discretionary grants.

General Pricing

New Rates Effective Jan 1, 2024!

All prices are for one way

Ages 12-59

John Day/Canyon City $3.00
Mt. Vernon $3.50
Prairie City $5.75

Ages 60+

John Day/Canyon City $2.00
Mt. Vernon $3.50
Prairie City $4.75

11 and Under

John Day/Canyon City $2.00
Mt. Vernon $3.50
Prairie City $4.75

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