Administered by the Michiana Area Council of Governments
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Heart City Rider Administered by the Michiana Area Council of Governments |
Heart City Rider service is a
demand-response transit system that operates in Elkhart 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
and is available to the general public. As a Heart City Rider you will be given a
half-fare discount, up to $3.00 per user one-way trip.
How to start using Heart City Rider.
You must register at one of these registration sites in Elkhart:
| The Housing Authority 1396 Benham Avenue |
Work One of Elkhart 430 Waterfall Drive |
| Council on Aging 2555 Oakland Avenue |
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation 347 W. Lusher Avenue |
| ADEC Industries 2700 Industrial Parkway |
Youth Services Bureau/Helping Hand 101 E. Hively Avenue |
Heart City Rider is open to the general public!
Make sure to bring two forms of identification when you register. One of these must be an ID card with your picture. There is no cost to register as a Heart City Rider. At the time you register you will receive a Rider punch card, good for 20 one-way trips.
Once you have received your Rider punch card you are eligible to ride. Simply call ACE CAB COMPANY at 295-6886 to schedule your trip. Be sure to mention if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle when you are scheduling your trip.
What are the fares?
Fares are based on trip mileage. Half of your fare
will be paid by the Heart City Rider program, up to a $3.00 limit per one-way trip. Use
the chart below as a guide.
Used all your 20 Trips?
Mail your used card to MACOG and you'll get a new card by return mail.
Here's the address:
If you have any questions, please contact MACOG at (574) 674-8894 (toll free) or e-mail us at macogdir@macog.com.