The Peoplerides public transit service provides convenient, low-cost public transportation for trips that either originate or end in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties. Trips with our bus service can be for work, medical appointments, shopping, education, social, or any other transportation need you may have.

Everyone qualifies to ride with Peoplerides! We are open to the general public, including persons with disabilities. Regardless of age, income, or disability, everyone qualifies to ride with Peoplerides. Our vehicles are handicapped accessible to serve the diverse needs of our clients.

For more information or to schedule a ride, visit our Peoplerides Rider Guide page. 

Important Note for Medicaid Riders

If your ride is covered by Medicaid, please do not call Peoplerides directly to schedule your trip. All Medicaid-funded transportation must be booked through your Medicaid transportation broker (such as MTM). Once your ride is approved, it will be sent to Peoplerides for scheduling. Calling us directly will delay your booking—we cannot schedule Medicaid rides without receiving them through the Medicaid transportation broker.

Important Note for Marshalltown Riders

Only riders who are approved for the Marshalltown Paratransit program are eligible to ride Peoplerides within the City of Marshalltown. Riders can fill out a Paratransit application to assess their transportation needs. If the rider is not eligible for the Paratransit service, they are required to use the Marshalltown Municipal Transit (MMT) bus service. Return your completed Paratransit application to the City of Marshalltown Municipal Transit office at 905 East Main Street, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 or kpigors@marshalltown-ia.gov. If approved, Paratransit trips can be used for work, medical appointments, shopping, education, social, or any other transportation need a rider may have.