LIFT SERVICE
STARS LIFT is a curb-to-curb service designed for senior citizens, persons with mobility disabilities, and the general public not conventionally served by STARS fixed routes. Reservations must be made to use the LIFT. Reservations for the LIFT may be made between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday-Friday at 753-9527.
When you want a pick up on the LIFT, call by 4:30pm the day before your trip is needed on days of operation. Trips may be scheduled up to 14 days before the day you wish to travel. Calling early gives you a better chance of a pick up. Reservations may be scheduled for more than one day at a time.
|
Senior Citizens (Age 62) or Medicare Card Holders |
$2.50 |
|
Disabled with Gold or Silver Card |
$2.50 |
|
Reduced Fare additional zone |
$.60 |
|
General Public |
$5.00 |
|
General Public additional zone |
$1.25 |
|
General Public Children |
$5.00 |
|
First Child Under 42” |
$.60* |
STARS' LIFT service is a shared-ride, curb-to-curb transportation service, also known as “dial-a-ride”. It requires advance reservations, which must be made by calling (989) 753-9526 or (989) 753-9527.
First priority for LIFT service is offered to disabled persons who are not able to use STARS' Fixed Route buses. Disabled persons are also eligible for half fares based on criteria outlined in STARS' SILVER and GOLD Card applications. To request either application, call (989) 907-4000 or you may pick them up the Operations Center at 615 Johnson Street. If you prefer one by mail, simply indicate this when calling.
The next priority for the LIFT is for other disabled individuals and senior citizens over the age of 62. Remaining LIFT capacity is available to the general public on a first come, first serve basis.
LIFT service is available during the same hours as STARS Fixed Route service, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please note that the last LIFT bus departs the plaza is at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. LIFT buses do not operate on major holidays.
LIFT trips must begin and end within ¾ mile of a STARS fixed route. LIFT service is available throughout Saginaw Township as well as the City of Saginaw. Trips to or from areas more than ¾ mile from a fixed route will require zone charges in addition to the standard LIFT fare.
NOTE: All LIFT and fixed route buses are equipped to accommodate wheelchair users.
The Quick Guide to Using the LIFT Service.