Rides can be scheduled at any time as schedule permits; however, we do request that reservations are made 24 hours in advance for local trips and 72 hours in advance for out-of-county trips. This advanced planning ensures that we can work your trips into our schedule. If we are unable to work your trip into our schedule, we will always try to schedule you for another date or time, if possible.
General Fare Information
One way in city: $2.00
One way in county: $3.00
Additional stop on scheduled route: $1.00
Each county line crossed: $5.00
Flat rates to Nashville (one way)
Cheatham
$10.00
Dickson
$15.00
Houston
$15.00
Humphreys
$15.00
Montgomery
$15.00
Robertson
$10.00
Rutherford
$10.00
Stewart
$15.00
Sumner
$10.00
Trousdale
$15.00
Williamson
$10.00
Wilson
$10.00
MCHRA Public Transit is available to anyone regardless of age or income on a first-call, first-served basis.
Enhancing access to Tennessee’s non-urbanized areas and connecting thousands of people to jobs, schools and other
destinations, the Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency (MCHRA) Public Transit serves as a vital function in meeting the mobility needs of
thousands of people. As a mass public transportation service, it provides a basic level of rural mobility to those who depend on some
form of public transportation.
MCHRA Public Transit provides rural mass public transportation service to 12 counties. MCHRA is proud to have a 72 percent accessible fleet.
As an additional service to people with a greater economic need, organizations contract with MCHRA Public Transit to subsidize the cost of
rides.
Background and History
Originally, MCHRA Public Transit was the Senior Citizens Transit System, serving people age 60 or older. Today, it is a
full-fledged mass public transit system with a strong commitment to senior citizens and people with disabilities. MCHRA is proud to have a 72
percent accessible fleet.
MCHRA Public Transit is available to anyone regardless of age or income on a first-call,
first-served basis.
Public service is available to anyone regardless of age or income on a first-call, first-served basis.
MCHRA Public Transit is the broker for the Jobs Access Program in the Mid-Cumberland Region of Tennessee. This program is for
low-income or Welfare-to-Work clients to gain access to transportation for employment.
Access to Jobs
MCHRA’s Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) program is called “Access to Jobs”, this program provides free
transportation to/from work or work related activities for eligible individuals within our region, meeting the low-income guidelines.
Interested applicants may pick up and submit applications at any of our twelve (12) local offices; they may also request Access to Jobs
applications by fax, email, or U.S. mail. Once approved for Access to Jobs, riders are either placed into our program or onto the waiting
list, depending on the counties current abilities and our current JARC funds available.
To request an application or for additional information on our Access to Jobs Program, please contact Michelle Simms at (615)
850-3929 or msimms@mchra.com.
MCHRA Public Transit is proud to have a 72 percent accessible fleet.
The MCHRA Public Transit has successfully integrated funding under the belief that coordination is cost-effective and efficient. MCHRA Public Transit
utilizes Section 5311 of the Urban Mass Transit Act, Title III-B of the Older Americans Act, and other funds as available through the
Tennessee Department of Transportation as its three major funding sources. Each passenger, on entry, is required to pay a fare. The length of
the trip and the type of program used to fund the passenger’s transportation determine the amount paid. Funding is also received through
contracts with TennCare and other agencies within our region.
Our Access to Jobs Program is funded by the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
MCHRA Public Transit enhances access to Tennessee’s rural areas and connecting thousands of people to jobs,
schools and other destinations.
“What does Mid-Cumberland Transportation Service mean to me? I am 91 years old and have no husband or children. It is
my only means of visiting the doctor and grocery shopping. I am very grateful to Mid-Cumberland.”
— Vivian S. of Dover, Tenn.
“Everyone I’ve had contact with at the Mid-Cumberland Transit Agency has always gone beyond my expectations.”
— Mary Ann of Springfield, Tenn.
“Transportation for people with disabilities is not easy. You will never know how that trip to Springfield helped me
find happiness for that one day.”
— Cindy D. of Nashville, Tenn.
“Your drivers are very professional, show their kindness and are very helpful.”
— Geneva S. of Dickson, Tenn.
MCHRA Public Transit serves as a vital function in meeting the mobility needs of thousands of people.
