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ZIPS Paratransit

Category: Bus Route

The Zumbro Independent Passenger Service (ZIPS) is a shared-ride transportation service designed for individuals who are unable to utilize Rochester Public Transit's fixed route service due to a disability. As a shared-ride service, passengers should anticipate sharing their journey with others.

For more information on ZIPS, visit our ZIPS Paratransit

To access ZIPS service, completion of an eligibility application is required. 

 Service Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: Earliest pickup is 5 a.m. Latest pickup is 10:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays*: Earliest pickup is 6:30 a.m. Latest pickup is 7:30 p.m

*Holiday service: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Reservation Hours:

To make a reservation, please call (507) 328-2520 during the hours below:

  • Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 You can schedule rides up to 7 days ahead. For next-day rides, please call no later than 5 p.m. the day before. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible for next-day requests.

Because this is a shared-ride service, representatives may negotiate the pick-up or drop-off time with you by up to 60 minutes to accommodate all riders.

Updated 2/11/2025 12:41 PM
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