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:
Schedule a ride at 419-332-8091
Help us design a Fremont Shuttle vehicle!
TRIPS Public Transportation is looking for graphic designers, illustrators, and artists to help redesign a Fremont Shuttle vehicle as part of an Ohio Arts Council Creative Communities grant.
An award of up to $1,800 will be divided among up to three artists who submit successful designs for the project. Entries will be evaluated by a committee comprised of Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP)/TRIPS staff and community members. The winning design (or designs) will be applied to one of TRIPS’ Fremont Shuttle vehicles that travels throughout the city every weekday.
Designs should be submitted to Alex Boroff at ajboroff@glcap.org no later than Friday, May 19, 2023. Applicants should write “TRIPS Fremont Shuttle Contest” in the subject line.
Applications and contest details are available at this link or by contacting Alex Boroff at ajboroff@glcap.org.
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. 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
How it works
West Side Fremont Shuttle
(Green Line)
| (:00) | Fort Stephenson |
| (: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)
| (:00) | Sandusky County Senior Center/Board of Developmental Disabilities |
| (:02) | Department of Job & Family Services |
| (:10) | Wal-Mart (transfer point) |
| (:20) | Fort Stephenson |
| (:26) | Birchard Library |
| (:28) | Janel Terrace |
| (:30) | GLCAP |
| (:36) | Commons at Little Bark Creek |
| (:40) | Advance Auto Parts (east) |
| (:44) | Liberty Center |
| (:48) | Big Lots |
For more information
Mobility Management
Mobility Management helps coordinate community transportation needs, with a specific focus on assisting seniors, those with disabilities, and low-income riders.
Meals on Wheels
GLCAP Meals on Wheels offers weekday, home-delivered lunches for eligible Sandusky County seniors ages 60 and older.
Senior Center Services
GLCAP senior centers host daily lunches, education, socialization activities, medical assessments and other services for seniors ages 60 and over.
