Dial A Ride


Stafford Township Dial-A-Ride
 
Transportation Division


Dial A Ride

Stafford Township Dial-A-Ride

Transportation Division

 

Dial -A- Ride Services please call 609 597-1000 Ext. 8222

The Stafford Township Dial-A-Ride is a handicap accessible bus transportation service operating within Stafford Township and available to Stafford Township residents only.

 

Residents between the ages of 12 and 17 are permitted to ride the bus once a pass is obtained. A parent or legal guardian can apply for a Dial-A -Ride pass by providing proof of residency at the Public Works office located at 320 Haywood Road in Manahawkin.

 

The Dial-A-Ride bus runs Monday through Friday.  

The township is divided into two sections, east and west of the parkway bridge. The runs alternate weekly.   For example, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be the east side run and Tuesday and Thursday will be the west side run. Then next week Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be the west side run and Tuesday and Thursday will be the east side run and so on.

 

The run times are as follows:

                8:30 a.m.             10:00 a.m.           12:00 p.m.

Please call 609-597-1000 ext. 8222 the day prior to 2:00 p.m. to make an appointment.  Your appointment will be verified after 2 p.m. that day, except on Friday’s.

Please leave your name; the desired run time; the picked-up address; and the address of the location where you would like to go.

If you have further questions, please call the office of Public Works at 609 597-1000 ext. 8556 or 8609.



For your safety and comfort, the Dial-A-Ride drivers are instructed to:

    •  Be sure you are wearing a seat belt at all times
    •  No food or drink
    •  Ensure shopping bags are kept to a minimum – 1 bag on lap, one bag on floor
    •  must board and exit safely with shopping bags
    •  aisles are to remain clear of shopping bags
    •  seats are not to be used to store shopping bags
    • Shifting seats is not permitted while bus is in motion.

***Alcoholic beverages are not permitted***
 If the Dial-A-Ride driver determines you are under the influence, you will be denied to ride
 


Our intention is for you to enjoy your ride safely and courteously.

If you have concerns, questions or wish to cancel a ride, please call 609 597-1000 ext. 8556 or 8609.

 Click here for a copy of the Dial A Ride Title VI Program