News and Updates
Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) Welcomes Partnerships in Providing Accessible and Affordable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation In Butler County.
In late 2008, BCRTA began a new Medical Shuttle service to fill a void for affordable, general public, non-emergency medical trip to medical appointments, pharmacies, hospitals, and specialized medical centers (such as dialysis, outpatient surgery centers, etc.). The BCRTA Medical Shuttle operates Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis or by advanced reservations. All BCRTA vehicles are wheelchair lift equipped. Individuals with disabilities are given first priority and are able to bring a personal aide onboard at no additional cost.
Passenger fares are $5.00 per one-way trip (pre-arranged personal aides ride free) within the southeastern portion of Butler County, including the cities of Hamilton and Fairfield, West Chester, Liberty and Fairfield Townships. Trips to/from other portions of Butler County will be accommodated when space is available or through advance reservations, and surcharges apply depending on trip mileage requirements.
This service is made possible through a New Freedom Grant provided by the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Council of Governments (OKI). Eligibility for the grant required the project to address an identifiable service gap, and target persons with disabilities as well as the general public.
BCRTA is working to identify partnership opportunities to further develop medical transportation in Butler County. County medical providers are encouraged to contact the BCRTA if they wish to explore partnership opportunities for premium client transportation services (e.g., guaranteed client trips, group trips, special events, etc.). Offering affordable transportation options can provide a competitive advantage for health care providers as the need for affordable non-emergency medical transportation continues to grow, and the decentralization and segmentation of various health care treatments affect access to these services for certain populations.
Please contact Carla Lakatos, BCRTA Executive Director, at 513-616-5377 to see how BCRTA can work for you!