Policies & Guidelines

Rules of the Road (Riders Handbook)

  1. As of now, wearing a face mask on the bus is not required until further notice. However, bring a face mask in case we stop somewhere that does require you wear a mask.
  2. The bus will arrive at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital (emergency entrance) at 6:30 am. The bus WILL leave from Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital at 6:50 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you use a wheelchair, be there at 6:30 am so we have time to "life" you into the bus.
  3. Tickets may be puchased on M-W-F at 6:30 am at the hospital emergency enrance provided seating is available. The bus ticket is $10 to Garden City and $10 for the return trip back to Ulysses. They will be in the form of a punch ticket.
  4. Wearing a seat belt is required.
  5. Only packages that will fit under your seat and out of the aisle are allowed.
  6. Walking aids must be out of the aisle.
  7. Only trained service animals are allowed.
  8. No smoking on the bus. 
  9. In the even of inclement (bad) weather, if Ulysses School District (USD 214) is closed, or starts late, the bus will not run. Cancellation of the bus for that day will be announced on KULY 1420 radio.
  10. A driver has the final say if they do not think it is safe to drive.

TITLE VI

Southwest Health Transport, Inc. offers its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with Southwest health Transport, Inc. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Southwest Health Transport will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities.

The ADA does not require Southwest Health Transport, Inc. to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Southwest Health Transport, Inc., should contact the Transportation Administrator.