Accessible Transportation

Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) is committed to improving the riding experience and availability of public transportation in the Southside region for residents, businesses, and visitors of Petersburg, Hopewell,  and portions of Prince George and Dinwiddie.  PAT transports on average 57,000 passengers a month, aiming to connect people, jobs, and communities. PAT offers connections to downtown Richmond through GRTC and the greater United States via Greyhound from the Petersburg Multimodal Passenger Station.

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Paratransit Service is for Senior Citizens, Medicare cardholders, and Persons with Disabilities (permanent or temporary) living within the city limits of Petersburg, or Hopewell or ¾ miles outside the service areas. The paratransit service operates wheelchair-equipped vans that provide curb-to-curb (door-to-door upon request) service for ADA-qualified passengers.

Also available is 65 Years Old Paratransit Service which is for persons 65 years old or older living in the City of Petersburg, or the City of Hopewell.

Please read the Para-Transit Brochure found on the website.

Another specialized transportation option is the Freedom Mobility Program. Petersburg Area Transit has implemented this program for Veterans, Seniors (70 years or older), and persons with disabilities. Transportation is provided to McGuire Medical Center and VCU Medical Center. The cost for the service is $3.50 each way and is available Monday through Friday.

Departure times to McGuire Medical Center and VCU Medical Center are currently 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.

For more information about the service contact, contact Transit General Manager, Darius Mason at 804-733-2450.