Public Transportation
Need a lift? Call TRIPS Public Transportation. TRIPS provides low-cost rides for Sandusky County residents for shopping trips, doctors' appointments and anywhere they may need to go within the county. Vehicles are handicap accessible.
Contact:
419-332-8091
TRIPS Public Transportation Demand-Response Service
TRIPS provides low-cost general public transportation for Sandusky County residents, offering curb-to-curb service available 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Please note that TRIPS services are closed on all federal holidays, excluding Columbus Day. TRIPS is also closed Nov. 28 and Dec. 24, 2025.
TRIPS offers:
- One-way rides at rates of $2, $3, or $4 depending on the zone of travel
- Pre-paid transportation tickets (call for more information)
- Accessibility for riders with wheelchairs
- Free caregiver rides
- Special fare rates for seniors 60 and older
Ride scheduling
Rides must be scheduled 24 hours in advance at 419-332-8091. Wheelchair accessible vehicles based on availability. Other considerations for scheduling TRIPS rides include:
- The pick-up location for the beginning trip must be in Sandusky County.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Child safety seats must be provided and installed by a parent/guardian.
- Payment must be made in cash or check
Get the Ecolane App
TRIPS Demand-Response Service passengers now have the ability to view their ride status or cancel an existing ride by downloading the Ecolane Mobile App.
To sign up, call TRIPS dispatch at 419-332-8091 or email trips@glcap.org.
TRIPS Fremont Shuttle
TRIPS Fremont Shuttle routes operate 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Shuttle service includes a Green Line Shuttle that serves Fremont's west side and an Orange Line Shuttle that serves Fremont's East side. Shuttles travel in hourly loops throughout the city, and will intersect at Wal-Mart once per hour (at the :10 minute mark) so that passengers may transfer from one shuttle to another if needed.
Boarding
To ride the shuttle, passengers should be at the stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time of arrival. Signs will be posted at each location to indicate the pick-up/drop-off point.
Cost
The cost to ride is $1 per one-way ride on the loop; there will be no additional charge for those transferring from one route to another during their trip.
Other information
TRIPS Fremont Shuttle is defined as a “deviated-fixed route” service. This means that while the shuttle follows the route and makes all stops as scheduled, the shuttle is permitted to deviate from the route no more than ¼ mile to pick up or drop off passengers as time allows. These rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling TRIPS at 419-332-8091.
Route Schedule & Map
Shuttle Map
West Side Fremont Shuttle - (Green Line)
| Time | Destination |
| (:00) | N. Park/W. State St. |
| (:10) | Wal-Mart (transfer point) |
| (:17) | Fremont Ross High School |
| (:20) | Ross Apartments |
| (:25) | Kroger |
| (:28) | Potter Village |
| (:37) | Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services |
| (:43) | Community Health Services |
| (:48) | ProMedica Memorial Hospital |
East Side Fremont Shuttle - (Orange Line)
| Time | Destination |
| (:00) | Sandusky County Senior Center/Board of Developmental Disabilities |
| (:02) | Department of Job & Family Services |
| (:10) | Wal-Mart (transfer point) |
| (:20) | N. Park/W. State St. |
| (:26) | Birchard Library |
| (:28) | Janel Terrace |
| (:30) | GLCAP |
| (:36) | Commons at Little Bark Creek |
| (:40) | Advance Auto Parts (east) |
| (:44) | Liberty Center |
| (:48) | Applewood Plaza |
TRIPS Title VI Plan
Title VI Notice to the Public
Notifying the Public of Rights Under Title VI
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership —TRIPS
(Transportation Resources for the Independent People of Sandusky County)
- GLCAP / TRIPS complies with all Civil Rights Laws and operate 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 they have been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with TRIPS, directly to the Ohio Department of Transportation or to the Federal Transit Administration.
- For more information on the TRIPS civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the EEO Coordinator at 1-800-775-9767 (TTY 800-750-0750) email Kerry Adkins at comment@glcap.org, visit our administrative office at 127 S. Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420; or visit Comments | Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (glcap.org)
- For transportation-related Title VI matters, a complainant may file a complaint directly with the Ohio Department of Transportation by filing a complaint with the Division of Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Equal Opportunity, Attention: Title VI Program Manager, 1980 West Board St., Mail Stop 3270 Columbus, OH 43223 www.transportation.ohio.gov/TitleVI or to the U.S. Department of Transportation or its operating administrations (Federal Highway Administration or Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590.
- If information is needed in another language, contact 800-775-9767. Si se necesita más información en otro idioma, favor de comunicarse a 800-775-9767.
Programa Título VI (En Español)
Download the Title VI Complaint Form
Download the GLCAP Limited English Proficiency Plan
For TTY (Teletype Writer) assistance, call 800-750-0750
Accessible information of this format is also available by calling 419-332-8091.
2025 TRIPS Holiday Closing List
New Year's Day — Wednesday, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King Day — Monday, Jan. 20
Presidents' Day — Monday, Feb. 17
Memorial Day — Monday, May 26
Juneteenth — Thursday, June 19
Independence Day — Friday, July 4
Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 1
GLCAP Agency Day — Tuesday, Sept. 23
Veteran's Day — Tuesday, Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov. 27
Friday after Thanksgiving — Friday, Nov. 28
Saturday after Thanksgiving — Saturday, Nov. 29
Christmas Eve — Wednesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Day — Thursday, Dec. 25
For more information
Call TRIPS dispatch at 419-332-8091 to schedule a ride.
For other inquiries regarding TRIPS, please contact us using the below link.
The webform is to request information only. If you need to book transportation, please contact dispatch during business hours.
Contact Us
Mobility Management
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Meals on Wheels
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Senior Center Services
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