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Transit Services
777 E. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202

Hours:
6AM - 6:30PM, M - F
7AM - 5:30PM, Sat

Phone: (316) 265-7221
TDD: (316) 337-9476

Michael Vinson
Acting General Manager


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Wichita Transit

Our Mission

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The Transit Center in downtown Wichita.
Transit Services is committed to meeting the needs and priorities of the citizens of Wichita with the most courteous, affordable, reliable, and economical public transportation possible.

Our goals are simply to provide the most cost-efficient and effective service within established budget parameters, the most convenient service possible, and improve passenger amenities and technologies within available capital funding.

The transit system currently operates 51 buses (all ADA compliant) and 26 wheelchair lift vans on 17 fixed routes, 17 demand-response paratransit routes operated by the department, and rides purchased under contract from 6 social services agencies.

Annually, Transit Services carried over two million passengers on our fixed route bus service, and over 320,800 disabled passengers on our paratransit vans.

There are 23 administrative positions and 107 employees which are represented by the Teamsters Union. Executive management is provided through a contract with First Transit, Inc.

News and Notices

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Check out bus route fares, schedules and maps.
Hand holding phone Contact Us
Find out how to contact a Transit Services staff member.
Wheelchair logo Guide to Paratransit (Van) Services for the Disabled
Are you disabled and need transportation? Read the Guide to Paratransit (Van) Services for the Disabled!
People lining up to ride bus How do I Ride the Bus?
Unsure about how to use our transit services? Learn more about How do I Ride the Bus?
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Ride the Q-Line!
Working or shopping downtown? Save your gas by riding the Q-Line!

Hand writing on paper Wichita Transit Documents and Forms
For a more general listing of our documents and forms, visit Transit Services Documents and Forms
40th Anniversary

Wichita Transit's 40th Anniversary
For more information on the six-day celebration, visit Wichita Transit 40th Anniversary

Divisions of Transit Services

Transit Services staff members provide daily administration of the transit system. The divisions are listed below:

Administration
Providing budgetary and accounting/payroll support, as well as personnel functions.

Customer Services
Providing marketing, Transit Center services, trolleys and administrative support.

Maintenance
Providing vehicle and maintenance support.

Special Services
Providing paratransit services, rideshare and planning.

Operations
Providing on-road supervision and all bus and van drivers.

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