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Petersburg Area Transit

100 West Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 733-2450

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Who We Are

Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) is committed to improving the riding experience and availability of public transportation in the Southside region for local residents, businesses, and visitors of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, and the surrounding counties. Petersburg Area Transit 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.

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, Colonial Heights, or Hopewell or ¾ mile off the service areas. The paratransit service operates wheelchair-equipped vans providing 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,  the City of Colonial Heights, 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 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.

For more information about the service contact:

- Cynthia Banks 804-733-2414 or

- Transit General Manager, Charles Koonce Jr. 804-733-2450  Ext. 2509. 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Colonial Heights City
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Hopewell City
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Petersburg City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Para-transit service is available from 6:00 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7:00 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. on Saturday. Paratransit is not in service on the following holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Intake Process
Reservations for next-day service may be arranged by calling the Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) administrative offices at 804-324-5658, 24 hours a day. Confirmation will be made the same day or the morning of the next day.
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(804) 324-5658

For Transportation Providers Only:

We can accommodate riders with:
Manual wheelchairs
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Powered wheelchairs

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