Public Transportation
Complete Transit Services
Access to reliable transportation is essential, and BRAD’s Public Transportation program is here to help. We offer safe, affordable, and accessible transportation for individuals throughout Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. Whether you’re commuting to work, attending medical appointments, or running errands, our services ensure you can get where you need to go.
A child must be 12 years of age in order to ride independently without being accompanied by an adult with parental consent form signed.
Children 7 years to 11 years of age or younger must be accompanied by someone 14 years of age or older when riding BRAD Public Transit, with parental consent form on all unaccompanied minors.
A minor 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult for all out of town trips.
(See “Child Rider Parent Permission Form” below.)
Services
We offer a range of transportation services to meet diverse needs:
- City Routes: Transit within and up to 5 miles outside the city limits of Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Piggott, and Corning.
- County Routes: Regularly scheduled trips serving areas outside city limits, including various towns in Randolph, Clay, Greene, Craighead and Lawrence Counties.
City Routes
Our city routes provide essential transit services in:
- Corning: Monday / Wednesday – Friday Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Piggott: Tuesday, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Pocahontas: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Walnut Ridge and Hoxie: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Who Can Ride on City Routes?
Everyone! No income guidelines apply, and all buses are wheelchair accessible. Passengers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How Much Does the City Route Cost?
City Routes: $2.00 per one-way trip. $10.00 for unlimited trips inside city limits if originating, traveling to, or returning to up to 5 miles outside city limits.
How Can We Help?
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County Routes
Our county routes extend beyond city limits to offer scheduled trips to various locations.
Who Can Ride on County Routes?
Everyone! No income guidelines apply, and all buses are wheelchair accessible. Passengers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How Much Does the County Route Cost?
County Routes: $10.00 per person. Passengers may get on and off multiple times without additional charges.
How to Schedule a Ride
City Routes
- Call: (870) 892-4547 or 1 (888) 723-4640
- When you hear the recording, press “0” to reach our receptionist. Provide your name, address, and destination.
- For return trips or additional destinations, call again with your current location and next destination.
- For appointments, call at least one hour in advance and inform the receptionist to ensure timely arrival.
- Be ready when you call, as the bus may arrive shortly.
County Routes
- Call: (870) 892-4547 or 1 (888) 723-4640
- Press “0” to speak with the receptionist. Provide details about the county trip you wish to take, along with your name, address, and phone number.
- Trip Scheduling: The driver starts pickups at 8:00 AM. Be ready at your pickup time. Appointments should be scheduled between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
- Bus Capacity: Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend calling several days in advance.
- Minimum Requirement: At least five passengers are needed for county trips to operate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional help and information, please contact us either by phone or email, or fill out the form below.
Program Director: Libby Watson
1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455
Email: libby.watson@bradcorp.org
Administrative Assistant: Rachel Broadway
1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455
Email: rachel.broadway@bradcorp.org
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