Prairieland Transit System
Prairieland Transit System is a service of the Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council and the primary provider of mass transportation in Worthington, Minnesota. Operations include the fixed-route Worthington City Bus, the intercity Nobles County Heartland Express, and demand-response services across Nobles County. As of 2019, the system provided 25,084 rides over 11,350 annual vehicle revenue hours with 1 buses and 2 paratransit vehicles.[1]
| Headquarters | 1106 3rd Avenue |
|---|---|
| Locale | Worthington, Minnesota |
| Service area | Nobles County, Minnesota |
| Service type | Bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 1 |
| Fleet | 1 bus |
| Annual ridership | 25,084 (2019) |
| Website | Prairieland Transit System |
History
The Worthington City Bus began operations on January 28, 2019, with nine stops. The service was intended to alleviate the burden on the local taxi service for the most common trips in the city.[2]
Service
Prairieland Transit System operates the Worthington City Bus, a weekday fixed-route bus within Worthington. This service is complemented by demand-response service throughout Nobles County and the Nobles County Heartland Express, which operates from Worthington to nearby communities Monday through Thursday.[3]
Hours of operation for the Worthington City Bus are Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There is no service on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular fares are $1.00.[4]
Fixed route ridership
The ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response services.[5]
References
- "Prairieland Transit System Agency Profile" (PDF). Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- Julie Buntjer (February 2, 2019). "City bus route underway in Worthington; operated by SMOC". The Globe. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- "Prairieland Transit System". Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- "Worthington City Bus" (PDF). Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- "The National Transit Database (NTD)". Retrieved September 4, 2023.