Shuttle Service
(Shuttle Rider Information PDF format)
DSS Shuttle Service
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Shuttle Service is provided as a courtesy by the University for students with either a temporary injury or a permanent disability, to assist them in getting to their classes.
The DSS Shuttle operates during the day only, Monday through Friday, when classes are in session. The first available ride time is 7:00 a.m., last pick-up is 4:30 p.m. DSS cannot guarantee personal choice in pick-up and arrival times, though we will do our best to meet your needs.
Riders must complete a Ride Schedule Form listing regularly scheduled rides. DSS cannot guarantee personal choice in pick-up and arrival times, though we will do our best to meet your needs.
To make any changes to this schedule, call (785)532-6441 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (leave voice mail if necessary).
DSS/ aTa Bus Service
DSS also contracts transportation services for students living off campus through the local Area Transportation Agency (or “aTa Bus”) at no charge to the student. DSS will fund rides within the City of Manhattan, to and from campus and home, when classes are in session.
In some instances, the aTa Bus will also provide transportation to students that live on campus when the DSS Shuttle Service needs additional support. If you are assigned to the aTa Bus for a particular ride, you must follow aTa Bus procedures for scheduling and cancellations.
The aTa Bus requires 24 hour advance notice to schedule rides. They require at least 1 hour before a scheduled ride may be cancelled without the rider being charged a fine. The rider will incur a fine of $5 for not canceling a ride in a timely manner.
Please read the “aTa Bus Public Transit Rider Guide” for further information on their services.
More information on the aTa Bus can also be found online at the aTa Bus web site or contact them at Riley County Courthouse Plaza East, 115 N. 4th St., 2nd Floor, Manhattan, KS, 66502. Phone 785.537.6345; Fax 785.537.6327.
Is there transportation for students who wish to go to places other than to class or home?
Area Transportation Agency: The ATA Bus provides transportation for anyone in the Manhattan area at the cost of $2 per trip.
Taxi Coupon Program: The City of Manhattan has a taxi coupon program available to provide safe, economical and dependable taxi service for people with disabilities and senior citizens with low incomes.
Taxi Companies:
- Bell Taxi Transportation, Inc.: (800) 826-8294 or (785) 537-2080
- Taxi-4-Less: (785) 776-5508
- Yellow Cab Company: (785) 537-2080