Dial-A-Ride Public Transportation

09/04/2026

Dial-A-Ride will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular service will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Thank you, and have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

08/20/2026

UPDATE 2:23pm 08/20/26: A temporary stop location for the Zipline has been established for today only given the road closure and the inability to get to the Amtrak Station. This temporary stop is located on the South West corner of the YMCA parking lot.

08/20/2026

Due to this unforeseen circumstance, the Amtrak Zipline stop is being blocked off. Our Zipline drivers will get you as close to the Amtrak station as possible but we are unable to drop off at the Amtrak station due to the road being blocked off at 17th St. If you are waiting at the Amtrak station, we will be unable to pick you up there. Thank you for your understanding.

BREAKING NEWS: A building has collapsed in downtown Mattoon. This is at 19th and Western. We have a crew on the way.

Avoid the area.

08/03/2026

Super grateful to be a recipient of a portion of the proceeds! Make sure you check out the Odd Market + Tattoo Fest!!

Odd Market + Tattoo Fest 2026 posters have arrived!

Let us know some good spots to put them up in the comments ⤵️

07/31/2026

A little Friday fun! Have a great weekend!

07/31/2026

Here is your personal invite to the New Dial-A-Ride Website!
A new look. The same trusted ride.

We're excited to introduce the new online home for Dial-A-Ride Public Transportation, thoughtfully redesigned to make finding information easier than ever. From scheduling transportation to learning about fares, service areas, and rider resources everything you need is now just a few clicks away.

This launch is more than a new website, it's another step toward strengthening our unified identity as the Coles County Council on Aging at the LifeSpan Center. By creating a cohesive look and message across all of our programs, we're making it easier for our community to recognize the many services available under one trusted organization.

We stay true to the mission that every ride is more than transportation. It's a connection to healthcare, employment, education, independence and community. We invite you to explore the new site, share it with others and discover how Dial-A-Ride continues to keep our communities moving.

One mission. One community. One trusted resource.

07/22/2026

We need your input! This survey will collect information on transportation services for Coles County, Douglas County, and other surrounding counties. Please take a few minutes to help us gather information! Let us know how we can better serve you!
Thank you!

The information collected through this survey will help public transportation providers in Region 8 Human Services Transportation Program (HSTP) assess unmet needs and service gaps in your community. You can find the 2023 Region 8 HSTP here: Introduction | Region 8 Human Services Transportation Plan...

07/20/2026

Effective August 3, 2026: we are changing our out county days just a bit! Out of county trips are $7.00 each way. If your trip is for a medical reason, see if your insurance can cover the cost! Please reserve a ride by calling 1-800-500-5505! We can't wait to see you on the bus!