How to apply for Public transit rides (SEIBUS) — Lee in Iowa

Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission – SEIBUS (Southeast Iowa Bus)

Who it's for

SEIBUS (Southeast Iowa Bus) is the regional public transit system for Lee County, with door-to-door rides open to the general public, including people with disabilities. In Lee County, general public rides run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Fort Madison in-town service runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Rides must be booked no later than 2:00 p.m. the day before. SEIBUS also runs a medical shuttle to Iowa City hospitals on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Fares are $3.00 one way in town, $9.00 town to town or county to county, and $20.00 one way on the medical shuttle; monthly passes cost $36.00 (in town) or $108.00 (county to county). Call the SEIBUS scheduler at 1-866-753-5107 and select option 1.

Service areas, hours and fares are set by the transit provider and can change; call ahead to schedule and ask about senior or disability fares.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • None — call to schedule a ride

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-866-753-5107

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Public transit rides (SEIBUS) — Lee. 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

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.