Accessible Metro Ride Busses

All Metro Ride busses are equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramps to provide accessibility for persons with limited mobility.  Riders who do not use a wheelchair, but are unable to climb steps, may request to use the lift to board the bus.  Each bus has two wheelchair securement locations.

Metro Ride Paratransit Service

Paratransit is an "origin-to-destination" van service for persons who, because of a disability, are unable to use Metro Ride's accessible bus service.  Metro Ride paratransit service is operated by a private contractor - Abby Vans.

Paratransit service is available to those who are certified as eligible by Metro Ride.  To request eligibility, you must complete and submit an ADA Paratransit Application Form.  Metro Ride will determine your eligibility within 21 days after receiving your application.

The paratransit service area includes any area within 3/4 of mile from any regular bus route in Rothschild, Schofield, Weston and Wausau.  Certified users can make reservations by calling 1-800-236-8438 (toll free).  Reservations must be made at least one day prior to the requested trip.  For further information, please refer to the Metro Ride Paratransit Guide.

Hours of Operation:

• Monday-Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Saturday service is not provided from the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend until the Saturday after Labor Day)
• Metro Ride does not provide service on Sundays or on the following Holidays: New Years Day; Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.