Meigs County Public Transit

All trips are scheduled in advance on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to time and space availability. Reservations should be requested 48 hours in advance of your requested pick-up time. To schedule, call (740) 444-5555 during normal business hours — trips cannot be scheduled by telling a driver.

When scheduling, you may be asked for: your name, home address, telephone number, pick-up and drop-off addresses, desired arrival or drop-off time, and any special accommodations needed. Next-day and same-day trips will be accommodated if available.

Will-call return trips are offered based on availability only. MCPT operates on a demand-response, first-come, first-served basis, so all trips should be scheduled ahead to guarantee availability.

MCPT has a 30-minute pick-up window — the vehicle may arrive anytime from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after your scheduled pick-up time. If there is no response within 5 minutes of the vehicle arriving at your location, you will be considered a No Show.

Please attend your scheduled rides. To cancel, contact dispatch at (740) 444-5555 at least 24 hours before your scheduled trip. If the driver cannot locate you, or you did not cancel at least 24 hours ahead, you will be marked a No Show. If you are recorded as a No Show for 20% or more of your scheduled rides within a rolling calendar year, your service may be suspended. You can appeal a suspension by calling (740) 444-5555 and asking to speak with the Transportation Administrator.

Individuals with mobility disabilities are welcome to use wheelchairs and manually powered mobility aids (walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or similar devices). MCPT also transports individuals traveling with portable oxygen tanks and respirators; for safety, portable oxygen tanks must be able to be secured.

If you need a service accommodation or modification, please notify MCPT when making your reservation. For more information about the reasonable modification policy or to file a complaint, contact MCPT at (740) 444-5555. Attempts will be made to honor all reasonable modification requests.

All children over 8 years old must wear a seat belt. Children under 4 years old or 40 lbs. must be secured in a car seat. Children ages 4–8 and under 4’9” must use a booster seat. Car and booster seats are the responsibility of the parent or guardian. MCPT operators are not responsible for securing children accompanied by an adult — that responsibility belongs to the parent/guardian.

Seatbelts must be worn at all times in MCPT vehicles. All wheelchairs must be secured with a 4-point securement system. Passengers must remain seated with seatbelts fastened until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Our service is shared-ride, so riders are expected to be respectful and courteous. Please do not eat, drink, smoke, vape, chew tobacco, play loud music, engage in loud conversation, curse, or touch or disturb others in the vehicle.

Illegal acts, threats, or acts of physical violence will not be tolerated; MCPT will contact law enforcement for assistance in threatening situations. Any rider who poses a “direct threat” to the health or safety of others will be denied service.

The following are not permitted on vehicles:

• Items large enough to block the aisle or emergency exits
• Garbage, recycled material, aluminum cans
• Flammable materials such as gasoline or oils
• Shopping carts of any kind
• Lawn mowers, weed eaters, bicycles
• Profanity, intimidation, or fighting
• Opened food or drink
• Illegal drugs

Any violation may result in removal from the vehicle due to safety concerns.

Service is provided from the outside door at your pick-up point to the curb at your destination. The driver may assist you to and from the curb when boarding or leaving the vehicle but is not permitted to enter a residence or building, and is not required to transport items from the vehicle to a building. An escort or personal care attendant may accompany you.

Drivers are trained in passenger assistance and will secure wheelchairs and help with seatbelts if needed. Loading and unloading bags/packages is primarily the responsibility of the passenger or their attendant. Please limit carry-on bags, and keep aisles and exits clear; only what the passenger can carry is permitted, and MCPT may contain bags in secure totes for safety.

MCPT welcomes service animals. Service animals must be under the constant control of their handler.

MCPT is closed based on the holiday schedule set by the Meigs County Courthouse (holidays are subject to change). For inclement weather, all passengers will be notified promptly of closings and cancellations; MCPT follows the direction of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office for road advisory conditions.

Currently, MCPT does not charge fares. MCPT reserves the right to change this policy as needed; all changes will be publicly announced.

MCPT welcomes comments. Contact the Transportation Administrator at (740) 444-5555 to provide a comment or complaint.

MCPT operates in compliance with the ADA and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To file an ADA discrimination complaint, contact the Transportation Administrator at (740) 444-5555, TTY 800-750-0750, or visit the administrative office at PO Box 344, 150B Mill Street, Middleport, Ohio 45760.

MCPT operates without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Anyone who believes they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination under Title VI, or who wants more information or complaint procedures, may contact the Transportation Administrator at (740) 444-5555 or visit the administrative office. Complaints may also be filed directly with the FTA: Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Meigs County Public Transit (MCPT) provides on-demand route transit. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transportation to the citizens of Meigs County. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of the community while exceeding customer expectations in a responsible manner.

In the exercise of this mission, we are equally committed to Equal Employment Opportunities throughout our organization. MCPT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification), bona-fide disability, or any other legally protected status. As required by law, we will make reasonable accommodations for the limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee.

MCPT commits to undertake an affirmative action program with goals and timetables to overcome the effects of past discrimination on minorities and women. Employees and applicants have the right to file complaints alleging discrimination with the appropriate official(s); all such reports are thoroughly investigated, and no adverse action or retaliation will be taken against anyone who reports workplace discrimination or harassment.