Manistee Dial-a-Ride Account

08/24/2026

The Historic Trolley Tour Last Day is August 29th!
The Trolley will run 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, last ride starting at 4:00 pm. The Trolley leaves the base (180 Memorial Dr) every hour on the hour.
Prices:
$6 Adults
$3 Senior discount, 16 & under
3 & under FREE

08/15/2026

08/13/2026

It's been a busy week of learning, adjusting, and getting familiar with our new system! We truly appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work through the kinks and learn the new process. We know changes can take some time and were grateful for your patience as we work to get everything running smoothly. Thank you for bearing with us-we appreciate you! 💚

08/06/2026

We have some exciting news!

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Our 3rd Place Team! 🏆🚌

We're proud to recognize our outstanding drivers who represented Manistee County Transportation at the Michigan Small Bus Rodeo! This friendly competition gives transit drivers the opportunity to put their skills to the test through series of driving challenges that showcase precision, safety, and professionalism.

After competing against talented drivers from across Michigan, our team earned 3rd Place Overall!

Please join us in congratulating our drivers on this incredible accomplishment! Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing safe transportation every day truly paid off. We're proud to have such skilled professionals representing our community.

Congratulations on bringing home 3rd Place!! 🎉👏🚌

08/02/2026

To our Manistee community,
We want to clear up a quick detail from a recent article in the Manistee News Advocate! We always appreciate local coverage of our services, but we noticed a mix-up in the daily ridership numbers that were printed.
To set the record straight:
Out-of-County Trips: The reported 43 riders/day number represents only our out-of-county service. These are our passengers that use the county buses to come into Manistee and return from any of our townships like Brethren or Marilla for doctor appointments, Senior Center, work, or any other place they wish.
Summer Local Service: Overall, we welcome around 400 riders every day during the summer months.
School Year Peak: During the school year, that number grows up to 800 riders a day!
We are so grateful to play such a vital role in keeping Manistee moving every day. Thank you to everyone who relies on Dial-A-Ride, and as always, thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Julie Stec
General Manager, Manistee County Transportation, Inc.

07/31/2026

📢 Friendly Reminder to Parents/Guardians

This is a friendly reminder that if your child will be riding to their school of choice, the Dial-A-Ride School Bus Sign Up Form must be completed and returned to reserve their seat for the upcoming school year. All forms must be received by AUGUST 21ST. We cannot guarantee transportation for students whose forms are submitted after the deadline.

Please return your completed form to Dial-A-Ride or [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure your child's transportation is arranged.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to serving your family this school year!

Attention Parents/Guardians,

If your child will be riding the bus to their school of choice, you must reserve their seat by completing the transportation request form.

Please fill out the form below completely and return it to Dial-A-Ride or [email protected] as soon as possible. Completing this form is required to ensure your child has a seat on the bus for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Dial-A-Ride for assistance.

07/22/2026

Bus Aides needed! Stop in for an application or apply online via our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://www.manisteecountytransportationinc.com/employment-op

07/21/2026

Attention Parents/Guardians,

If your child will be riding the bus to their school of choice, you must reserve their seat by completing the transportation request form.

Please fill out the form below completely and return it to Dial-A-Ride or [email protected] as soon as possible. Completing this form is required to ensure your child has a seat on the bus for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Dial-A-Ride for assistance.

07/06/2026

What an incredible holiday weekend! It was great seeing so many familiar faces down at the parade. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the Fourth of July weekend so festive, fun, and memorable! We hope you had a safe and spectacular holiday!