How to apply for River Bend Transit county service — Cedar in Iowa

Who it's for

River Bend Transit gives weekday door-to-door rides to rural residents of Cedar County, including older adults and people with disabilities, in fully accessible vehicles. Its Cedar County schedule: Monday trips to Iowa City/Coralville; Tuesday and Wednesday rides anywhere within Tipton; Thursday trips to Davenport/Bettendorf; and Friday trips to Cedar Rapids (2nd and 4th Fridays) or Muscatine (1st and 3rd Fridays), with pick-up spots in towns such as Tipton, Bennett, Durant, West Branch, Wilton, Lowden, Clarence, Stanwood and Mechanicsville. Seniors 60 and older and people with disabilities pay a suggested round-trip donation of $1.50 in town, $3.00 in the county and $6.50 out of county. Veterans ride free. Call 563-386-1350 (toll free 800-292-8959).

What you'll need

• None — call to schedule a ride

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about River Bend Transit county service — Cedar. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to schedule a ride — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

none