Registration open for Ride Lake County bus service

Registration is underway for Ride Lake County, a borderless on-demand paratransit bus service that debuts May 1.

The service is geared toward riders 60 and over and individuals with mobility limitations. All Ride Lake County vehicles are wheelchair accessible and provide curb-to-curb service.

Eligible users will have access to all areas of Lake County for work, medical trips, groceries and more. It will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week, except holidays.

One-way fares will vary from $2 to $6, depending on trip length. Seniors must provide their date of birth and individuals with disabilities must provide their RTA Reduced Fare Permit number at registration.

Call Pace at (800) 201-6446 to register. Visit https://www.lakecountyil.gov/563/Ride-Lake-County for more information.