Wadena County Friendly Rider

10/02/2026

Progress on the new building is coming along nicely!!

09/22/2026

Please remember that ride requests must be in by 4:00pm for rides wanted on the next business day! You can call our office at 218-631-5730 or schedule online at www.friendlyrider.com!

09/17/2026

Did you know that ALL of our busses have lifts? These help assist passengers with mobility issues! When scheduling a ride be sure to tell us you will require the lift so we can be efficient in pick ups and drop offs!

09/15/2026

Today's Feautured route is our Browerville Route
We leave Wadena at about 7:20 am and get to Browerville around 9:00 with stops along the way there and back. In the afternoon we leave around 1:45! If you would like more information please call our office at 218-631-5730 we would be happy to assist you!

09/11/2026

Progress on the new facility!

09/10/2026

Friendly Rider's Feature of the Day
Our Menahga Route
We service Menahga on Thursdays only
We leave Wadena at 9:00am and arrive in Menahga at approximately 9:40am
The afternoon bus would leave Wadena at 2:15pm and arrive in Menahga at approximately 2:45. Please call 218-631-5730 or go online at www.friendlyrider.com to schedule your ride!

Volunteers, drivers, and other members of Friendly Rider Transit will provide safe, reliable, courteous, and cost-effective transportation to our passengers.

09/07/2026

Normal Hours will resume 9/8/2026 We hope everyone has a fun and safe Holiday!

09/06/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed 9/7/2026 in observance of Labor Day!

09/01/2026

Wishing every one a Fantastic School Year!!

08/27/2026

Friendly Rider is looking for a Part time driver!!! Spread the word!!