Examples of routine MATS trips are:
- Transportation to senior meal sites and local shopping
- Bi-monthly local senior shopping trips
Fares
The cost of transportation is dependent on your classification. In general, senior citizens are asked to make a suggested donation for medical rides and essential service; others are charged a fare. If a funding source is available to pay for your ride, you are required to use that source.
Schedule a Ride
Please call your nearest office for more information or to schedule a ride:
- Goldendale: Call 773-3060 or 1-800-774-1699.
- White Salmon: Call 493-4662 or 1-800-493-7606.
You can reach your Transportation Coordinators at the above numbers Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call with as much advance notice as possible, at least 24 hours prior to trip. We do get booked up so as much advanced notice as possible is needed.
Mt. Adams Fixed Route Transportation
Fixed route Shuttle Buses run Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm and a set schedule with set stops. No bus service on holidays. In case of inclement weather, please call or check Gorge Radio news for delays or cancellations.
The fare is $1 each time you board the bus.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
One shuttle runs between White Salmon/Bingen and Hood River and one shuttle runs between Goldendale and The Dalles.
See the Fixed Route page for current schedules.