STARS will be closed on Thursday, November 26th to celebrate Thanksgiving. Service will resume at 6AM Friday. Pigeon Express will take their last run for 2nd shift on Wednesday, November 25th and will resume service on Sunday, November 29th as scheduled.
Effective Monday, November 16, STARS will make the following service changes:
City Bus Routes are Suspended Until Further Notice
Dial-a-Ride “LIFT” Services will be open to the General Public for Essential Trips Only
The Pigeon Express job route and Rides to Wellness will run as normal
STARS is limiting services out of concern for employee and public health due to the recent Covid-19 spike in the Saginaw Area. Due to high demand and limited resources, STARS LIFT Services will screen trips to limit abuse. Rides are currently free of charge.
What is an Essential Trip?
Trips for Groceries (One Trip per Week per Household)
Trips for Physical and Mental Health Needs (Appointments, Prescriptions)
Trips for Essential Jobs
Essential Jobs Include: Hospital/Medical, Grocery/Food (take-out), Essential Production
Essential Trips are NOT (examples):
Retail Shopping, Entertainment, Bars, Visiting Friends or Family, Salons/Barbers, Laundromats
LIFT Dial-a-Ride Services are available Monday through Friday from 5am until 9pm. To schedule essential trips, call 989-753-9526 Monday through Friday between 9AM and 3PM:
General Public Riders must schedule 1 business day in advance
Silver Card Riders (Senior Citizens) can schedule up to 2 business days in advance
Gold Card Riders (Disabled) can schedule up to 2 weeks in advance
All riders 3 years and older must wear masks at all times and use provided hand sanitizer upon entry, or be refused service. STARS continues to clean vehicles regularly and has adopted many safety protocols to ensure safe travel.
