Panhandle Transportation


Transportation is a major barrier for people in the Panhandle. In a 2015 needs assessment of the Panhandle region conducted by Panhandle Community Services, transportation ranked as one of the top five major needs in the area.  

Panhandle Transit provides transportation to non-urban areas across the Texas Panhandle for access to employment, education, shopping, recreation, health care, and social services. The curb-to-curb, demand/response service allows us to pick-up and/or drop-off passengers based on their needs.



HOW IT WORKS

Curb-to-curb demand-response services are available to passengers who request pick-ups and/or drop-offs. If you need a ride, please call 800-800-6162 at least 24 hours in advance. Based upon availability, our service center will schedule your ride. 

Requirements:

Clients must be able to enter and/or exit their destination without assistance from the driver, though the driver will assist passengers in loading and unloading the van (excluding packages). PCS drivers have been trained in passenger assistance and emergency procedures to ensure that all passengers are safe, comfortable, and secur

Do you Need Other Types of Services? 

Requesting assistance through the programs PCS offers can be done through the button below. Documents that are required include (1) birth certificates for all household members, (2) IDs for everyone in your home over the age of 18, and (3) the last 30 days of all household income. Gather your documents, then click the button below. Paper applications are available by going to the service center closest to you. Find the address HERE. Filling out an application is not a guarantee of services. A Specialist will contact you once the documents are uploaded and submitted. This process may take 30 days or more. 

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE 

La solicitud de otra asistencia a través de PCS se puede realizar a través del enlace a continuación. Los documentos requeridos incluyen (1) certificados de nacimiento de todos los miembros del hogar, (2) identificaciones de todos los mayores de 18 años en su hogar, y (3) los últimos 30 días de todos los ingresos del hogar, luego haga clic en el botón a continuación. Las solicitudes en papel están disponibles al acudir al centro de servicios más cercano a usted. Encuentre la dirección AQUÍ. Completar una solicitud no garantiza la obtención de servicios. Un Especialista se pondrá en contacto con usted una vez que los documentos se hayan cargado y enviado. Este proceso puede tardar 30 días o más.

haga clic aquí para solicitar asistencia

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can ride Panhandle Transit?

Anyone. Panhandle Transit is public transportation.

Is there a schedule?

There is no set schedule, rides are scheduled based upon necessity and availability.

How do I request a ride?

Call 800-800-6162 at least 24 hours in advance.

Where will Panhandle Transit go?

Counties served include Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, and Wheeler.

Based upon availability, Panhandle Transit will strive to accommodate the needs of any Panhandle Passenger. 

Who qualifies?

Panhandle Transit is public transportation, anyone can ride. 

If you are a past or present client of PCS will you help us with a satisfaction survey?