Dial-A-Ride offered by Ben Franklin Transit
7109 West Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA 99336
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined using a completed Dial-A-Ride Application, including the Licensed Provider Verification Form, and may require an in-person Functional Assessment.
Hours
M-F 6am-10pm
Sa, 7am-10pm
Su, 8am-6:30pm.
(509) 735-0160
Voice
Application process
Applications are available from the transit office or can be downloaded as a PDF from bft.org. To request a mailed copy of the application, call 509.735.5100. A determination of eligibility will be made within 21 calendar days of receiving a completed application. If an application is not processed within 21 days, presumptive eligibility is granted on the 22nd day until and unless the application is denied in writing.
Scheduling: If eligible, reservations can be scheduled at least one day in advance or up to seven days in advance. Reservations can be made by phone, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online at any time. However, reservations are only reviewed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Fees
If the individual lives within three-quarters of a mile of a bus route, the fees are as follows: $1.50 per trip, $3.00 round trip, $25 for a monthly pass, and $12 for a 10-ride ticket. Call for further information.
Service area
Benton, WA
Franklin, WA
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
Door-to-door transportation for people whose disabilities prevent them from using the fixed-route bus system. Dial-A-Ride meets ADA complementary paratransit service requirements. Vehicles are equipped with lifts to accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. An individual designated as a Personal Care Attendant may accompany the customer at no cost.
Data provided by
Washington 211
What's Here
Providing organization
Ben Franklin Transit
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides public transportation services in Benton and Franklin Counties in southeastern Washington State. BFT serves the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, Prosser, and the town of Finley. Services include buses, paratransit, rideshare, and general demand service in Prosser and Benton City.