Transportation

Have you given up your wheels or just need a ride? Maybe you don’t like to drive in the winter or when it’s dark. Transportation options for adults 60+ in Grand Forks offered by the city include Senior Rider and the City Bus. Other commercial options such as taxis, Uber, and Lyft are also available. Disclaimer: The Grand Forks Senior Center does not endorse any of these commercial options, which may or may not provide background checks on employees, rather they are mentioned just for the sake of information.

Senior Rider

Monday - Friday: 6 am - 10 pm | Saturdays: 8 am - 10 pm

While the Grand Forks Senior Center does not provide transportation, there is door-to-door transportation available through the Cities Area Transit 'Senior Rider' program.

Rides must be scheduled by calling 701-787-9120 at least one day in advance during regular office hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. The office is closed on Sundays and major holidays. Before using this service, you must complete an application with Cities Area Transit (allow one week for processing). If you call this number in the evening or on the weekends, you will need to leave a message. Rides within GF and EGF city limits only. This service is for people 62+. Senior Rider DOES NOT call when they arrive. Their system makes automated calls within 10 minutes of the arrival time. Riders need to be ready and waiting. Riders also need to make sure they are signed up to receive these automated calls

If you are a person with a low income, fare assistance may be available through an application process working with a Grand Forks Senior Center Resource coordinator (see 'Transportation Fare Assistance' below.)

Transportation Fare Assistance

Transportation Fare Assistance for Senior Rider is available for older adults who are lower income and who live in Grand Forks. The Grand Forks Senior Center Resource coordinators are happy to assist with a short application. If you qualify, you are able to purchase up to four discounted Senior Rider cards (10 one-way rides on a ticket) each month from the Grand Forks Senior Center front desk. Discounted tickets are $20 each.

To make an appointment with a Resource coordinator, please call 701-772-7245 and ask for Resources.

Transportation to Fargo

Walsh County Transport provides a bus to Fargo: The 2nd Monday of each month for doctor's appointments and the 4th Monday of each month for shopping. It is $15 round trip. The bus departs at 9 am from the I-29 Flying J truck stop in GF and leaves Fargo at 3 pm to return. Call 701-284-7980 to reserve your spot. Limited spots are available and they are filled on a first-come first-served basis. You must reserve your spot before Noon on the Friday before. Please call as soon as know you will need a ride so they can schedule. (You can reserve earlier and are encouraged to do so!)

AARP Driver's Safety Course

In-person driver’s safety classes take place at the Grand Forks Senior Center every other month on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

People are able to attend the course online at www.aarpdriversafety.org. Questions?
Call 800-350-7025 or email customerservice@aarpdriversafety.org.