COVID-19 Services overview

Updated 6/23/20:

 

The safety of everyone on the vehicle is important to us! In keeping with Governor Mill’s Stay at Home order stating that "No one shall use transportation unless absolutely necessary, and only for an essential reason or for an essential job that cannot be done from home" we have made the following temporary changes to our services: "No one shall use transportation unless absolutely necessary, and only for an essential reason or for an essential job that cannot be done from home"

 

Essential destinations are limited to:

  • Grocery/food stores
  • Medical Care
  • Employment
  • Other services considered essential

To limit everyone’s exposure:

  • No more than 4 passengers at a time are allowed on a 12-passenger bus.
  • No more than 2 passengers at a time are allowed on an 8-passenger bus.
  • During this time, we are unable to accommodate non-essential trips.

 Effective Monday, May 4th, all passengers must wear a mask or face covering to board the vehicle.

  • You can use a mask, bandana, scarf, or any other face covering, as long as it covers both your mouth and nose.
  • Masks, bandanas, scarves, or other face coverings must cover the mouth and nose.
  • Face coverings must be worn for the duration of the ride.
  • Passengers will not be allowed to board the vehicle without a face covering.
  • Due to restricted supplies, we are unable to provide a face covering for you.

 

  • Rockland DASH: Service is available for individuals for essential services such as work, food shopping and medical appointments by reservation only and operates within 0.75 miles in any direction of the established route boundaries. The service is free of charge and available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please call 207 338 4769 to schedule. Availability is limited due to social distancing practices.

 

  • Belfast DASH: Service is available for individuals for essential services such as work, food shopping and medical appointments by reservation only and operates within 0.75 miles in any direction of the established route boundaries. The service is free of charge and available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please call 207 338 4769 to schedule. Availability is limited due to social distancing practices.

 

  • Bangor, Augusta, Waterville and Rockland shopper routes are currently not active. 

 

  • All other regular shopping routes are operating as usual but free of charge and all going to Belfast City boundary locations only instead of other locations. Please call 207 338 4769 to make a reservation.  

 

  • Other demand response services can be scheduled depending on availability and existing schedules and is charge at the regular $1.50 per mile. Discounts are available to seniors and disabled passengers going to a medical appointment. 

 

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation.

 

- The Team at Mid-Coast Public Transportation

 

 

 

Effective 6/23/20: Belfast DASH service is available for individuals for essential services such as work, food shopping and medical appointments by reservation only and operates within 0.75 miles in any direction of the established route boundaries. The service is free of charge and available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please call 207 338 4769 to schedule. Availability is limited due to social distancing practices.

  

 

Effective 6/23/20: Rockland DASH service is available for individuals for essential services such as work, food shopping and medical appointments by reservation only and operates within 0.75 miles in any direction of the established route boundaries. The service is free of charge and available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please call 207 338 4769 to schedule. Availability is limited due to social distancing practices.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THE JULY 8th, 2019 ROCKLAND DASH SCHEDULE

 

 While we build this website you can find the rest of our regular schedules HERE.