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Heart City Rider & Goshen Transit Service
Administered by the Michiana Area Council of Governments

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For Half the Fare We'll Get You There

Heart City Rider & Goshen Transit Service is a demand-response transit system that operates in Elkhart and Goshen 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is available to the general public. As a Heart City Rider & Goshen Transit Service rider you will be given a half-fare discount, up to $3.00 per user one-way trip, for curb to curb service in Elkhart and Goshen.

Nondiscrimination in the MACOG Public Transit Services - The Michiana Area Council of Governments agrees to operate Heart City Rider, Goshen Transit Service and the Interurban Trolley without regard to race, color, or national origin.

Public information about the Title VI nondiscrimination obligations by clicking the "Title VI" box on the top of this page.  It can also be found on the Interurban Trolley webpage at www.interurbantrolley.com and clicking on "ADA Access".

This Title VI nondiscrimination public information is also available by calling MACOG between the weekday house of 8:00 and 4:30 p.m. or by e-mail at macogdir@macog.com.

Public comments and Title VI nondiscrimination complaints may be mailed to MACOG at 227 W. Jefferson, Room 1120, South Bend, IN 46601 or sent by e-mail to macogdir@macog.com.


Click here for the HEART CITY RIDER & GOSHEN TRANSIT SERVICE BROCHURE (Spanish Version/Version de Espanol)


How to start using Heart City Rider & Goshen Transit Service

You must register at one of these registration sites in Elkhart or Goshen:

The Housing Authority
1396 Benham Avenue, Elkhart
Work One of Elkhart
430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Center
1659 Mishawaka Street. Ste A., Elkhart
Elkhart County Council on Aging
230 E Jackson Street, Elkhart
Elkhart County Department of Family Resources
1120 N. Main Street, Elkhart
The Window
223 S. Main Street., Goshen
ADEC Industries
2700 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart
Individuals and Families in Transition
101 E. Hively Avenue, Elkhart
 

Heart City Rider & Goshen Transit Service is open to the general public!

Make sure to bring two forms of identification when you register. One of these must be an ID card with your picture. There is no cost to register as a rider. After you register you will receive a plastic identification card in the mail.  Please keep this card with you at all times.  You must present this card and a picture ID each time you ride to receive your discount.


How do you get a ride?
Once you have received your card, you are eligible to ride. Simply call YELLOW CAB OF ELKHART COUNTY at 294-4040 in Elkhart and 534-0026 in Goshen to schedule your trip. Be sure to mention if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle when you are scheduling your trip.


What are the fares?
Fares are based on trip mileage. Half of your fare will be paid by the Heart City Rider & Goshen Transit Service program, up to a $3.00 limit per one-way trip. Use the chart below as a guide.


Service Area for Heart City Rider and Goshen Transit Service


If you have any questions, please contact MACOG at (574) 674-8894 (toll free) or e-mail us at macogdir@macog.com.

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