WTA Services
Fixed Route WTA services include our standard "fixed route" service, which is bus service as most people recognize it, using larger buses. Fixed route service provides frequent bus service to most major destinations or cities within Whatcom County. Buses have wheelchair accessibility and "kneel" for easier entry, even for non-wheelchair riders.Call (360) 676-RIDE (7433) if you would like personal assistance with determining what bus route you need.
Flex Service Flex service includes scheduled service to fixed bus stops (much like fixed route service), combined with theability to "flex" off of the route to pick-up and drop-off passengers within a defined service area. Passengers must call (360) 733-1144 at least 2 hours in advance to use the Flex service or by 5:00p.m. the day before for a.m. service.
Specialized Transportation Specialized Transportation is bus service provided by smaller vehicles. Specialized Transportation provides door-to-door services for persons meeting ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. You must qualify and be approved to ride a specialized transportation bus. Call (360) 733-1144 to see if you qualify to ride or to reserve your space. You must make reservations by 5:00p.m. the day before your ride to reserve space.
Safety Net Services This service provides bus transportation to the most rural areas of Whatcom County. This service is very limited in the number of days it operates in any given area. You must also make reservation to ride. Call (360) 733-1144 at least two hours in advance to reserve space.
Vanpool Vanpool service is a program where passenger vans are "leased" by a group of people commuting to work, usually in the same building or nearby locations. Vanpool fares are based on the number of round trip miles used in daily travel and cover ALL expenses to operate the van. The fare is cheaper than commuting to work alone and can be a real stress and money saver for those people facing traffic and parking issues. Call (360) 752-4596 for current van groups or if you are interesteed in starting your own vanpool.
Rideshare Service This service proves assistance in finding a carpool partner for those seeking someone to share the drive and share the costs of commuting regularly to a place of work. The Rideshare software program serves all counties along the I-5 corridor and is available online through www.rideshareonline.com, or call (360) 676-RIDE (7433) only if you do not have an email address.