Paratransit in Grand Island, Nebraska
2 transit agencies reported demand-response (door-to-door) service in Grand Island, NE, to the National Transit Database for 2024. None reported ADA complementary paratransit here; check the providers below.
At a glance
- Main provider
- Central Ride Agency of Nebraska
- One-way fare (NTD 2024)
- $2.00
- Booking window (NTD 2024)
- Book by the day before
- Service hours (NTD 2024)
- Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sun: no service reported
- Phone
- Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
- Website
- crane-transit.com
County: Hall County · Population (Census 2024 estimate): 53,250
Who provides paratransit in Grand Island
Central Ride Agency of Nebraska
City of Grand Island
Dial-a-ride / demand responseServes the whole city
This agency reported demand-response (dial-a-ride) service but did not flag it as ADA paratransit. Rules on who can ride may differ.
- Website: crane-transit.com
- Phone: Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) | $2.00 | Book by the day before | Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sun: no service reported | No |
Midland Public Transit
Midland Area Agency
Dial-a-ride / demand responseServes the whole city
This agency reported demand-response (dial-a-ride) service but did not flag it as ADA paratransit. Rules on who can ride may differ.
- Website: midlandareaagencyonaging.org/transportation.html
- Phone: Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directly operated by the agency | $12.00 | Book at least 2 days ahead | Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun: no service reported | No |
Federal rules: ADA paratransit fares can be no more than twice the regular bus fare, a personal care attendant rides free, and trips must be bookable the day before during the agency’s business hours (49 CFR 37.131).
How to apply
- Contact the paratransit provider for Grand Island, NE and ask for an ADA paratransit eligibility application (most agencies also post it online).
- Complete the application. Many agencies also ask for an in-person or phone assessment and a statement from a health professional.
- The agency must decide within 21 days of receiving a complete application. If it does not, you must be treated as eligible until it decides (49 CFR 37.125).
- A denial must be in writing, give the reasons, and explain how to appeal.
Visiting Grand Island?
If you are eligible for ADA paratransit where you live, the provider here must give you service as a visitor for any combination of 21 days in a 365-day period, starting with your first trip. Bring proof of your eligibility from home. If your home area has no paratransit, the agency can ask for proof of where you live and, if your disability is not apparent, proof of disability (49 CFR 37.127; FTA guidance). After 21 days, you may be asked to apply locally.
Contact the provider before your trip so your visitor eligibility is on file. Using paratransit when you travel
Private wheelchair transportation near Grand Island
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 (site build). Source: FTA National Transit Database (NTD), 2024 report year, retrieved October 17, 2026: coverage, fares and eligibility, service schedules, agency information. Blank fields mean the information was not in the source; we do not guess. Report a correction.