Salina, Kansas – The fares for GoConcordia public transportation operated by OCCK, Inc. will increase beginning January 1, 2023.
As part of a plan to create fare consistency across all public transportation services, GoConcordia trip fares will become $2.00 per stop.
Ride coupons can be purchased in advance for $2.00 each. They are available from the Driver, through Token Transit, from the OCCK Transportation online store at www.salinacitygo.com, from the OCCK Regional office at 1502 Lincoln in Concordia, or from the OCCK Transportation office at 340 N. Santa Fe in Salina.
Businesses or agencies that want to bulk purchase ride coupons should call the Salina office at 785-826.1583.
OCCK Transportation uses Token Transit as a mobile fare payment service for all services, including GoConcordia. The app is free and is available in both the Apple and Google Play stores. Using Token Transit eliminates the need for hard surface contact at the fare box between drivers and passengers. It is a cashless, cardless, and contactless payment solution. This partnership will provide riders with a new level of convenience that eliminates the need for carrying cash. To use Token Transit, first you download the Token Transit mobile app. Second, you buy your transit pass. Finally, you use your phone to tap your pass from the Token Transit app and board your bus or van. The location feature must be enabled on your phone to use Token Transit.
To schedule rides, passengers should call OCCK’s toll free number 855-KSRIDES (855) 577-4337, or use the Online Schedule Form found at www.salinacitygo.com.
OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting as early as birth and following people through their whole lives. OCCK provides an array of supports for success at home and in the community, including independent living skills and supports, employment and career training, Alzheimer’s supports, autism services, assistive technology, children’s services, transportation, specialized therapies, and home health care.
OCCK is committed to providing transportation services to the general public, seniors, and persons with disabilities, through a variety of programs, including a fixed route service in Salina, CityGo, a regional paratransit service that serves fourteen counties, non emergency medical transportation for people with Medicaid, as well as non emergency medical transportation for clients of Salina Regional Health Center, a regional fixed route service, 81 Connection, KANcycle – the regional bike sharing program, GoAbilene public transportation, GoConcordia public transportation, and the newest program, KanConnect.
For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit www.occk.com. For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit www.salinacitygo.com. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.