Submitted to Sumner Newscow — Sometimes the difference between living independently and giving up that freedom is having a dependable ride once in awhile. Futures Unlimited’ WALT —Wellington Area Local Transit is here and willing to help! Call 620-326-9996 for more information.

WALT  – Community-wide shuttle bus services. Call them for a ride: 326-9996

• For the general public.
• $2 per ride, per person.
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. -8:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
• Aides ride free.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Children welcome – 5-point harness equipped.
• Let us help get your kids from point A to point B.
• Transportation for eligible children in our programs.
• Specialized transportation for groups.

Non-emergency Medical Transportation provided by KanCare

Riders may choose between three providers. Advance notification is required.

• Amerigroup – to schedule a ride contact Acess2Care at (855)345-6943

• Sunflower State – to schedule a ride contact LogistiCare (877)644-4623

• United Healthcare – to schedule a ride contact LogistiCare (877)644-4623

Out of County Trips

• Out of county trips are available with advance notice. Please call for details.

WALT Cards

• $20 WALT card provides 12 one-way rides per card

Half Fare Program

• Individuals 60 years or older can enroll in this program and receive half price rides. Call for details.

Transporting Children

• Children 6 years old and younger ride for free and must be accompanied by an adult .
• Children 8 years old or older can ride unaccompanied.
• We are happy to help transport your child home from school, to activities and practices, to the babysitters, etc.
• Our vehicles are equipped with 5-point harnesses. All children younger than 8 years old or weighing less than 80 lbs. must use a 5-point harness.

Curb-to-Curb Service

• WALT operates on Demand Response and transports passengers as they call in.
• If a passenger has an appointment, they are asked to make arrangements one hour prior to the appointment time.
• Please be prepared to load the bus as it arrives.
• If the trip is cancelled prior to the bus’ arrival, you will not be charged.
• WALT does NOT transport passengers through drive-thru restaurants or banks.

Just call 620-326-9996 or email us at deneer@futures-unlimited.org. Also, like us on Facebook!