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Public Transportation Provider Serving Ford County

Public Transportation Provider Serving Ford County

🔹 Who is Futures Connections?

We are the public transportation provider for Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties.

📍 Where can I travel?

  • Pick-up: You must be picked up within the county.

  • Destinations: You can travel to destinations outside the county.

  • Fixed Routes: We have fixed routes throughout RT 24 and Pontiac.

🛣️ What kinds of trips can I take?

We provide transportation for both medical and non-medical needs, including:

  • Doctor appointments

  • Shopping

  • Work

  • Social activities, and more!

💡 Medicaid Note: If you are on Medicaid and need transportation to a medical appointment, your trip may be free. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to check your eligibility.

💰 How much does it cost?

  • Within the county: $2 flat fee per day

  • Outside the county: $5 flat fee per day

📅 How does scheduling work?

  • Notice Required: Please schedule your ride 24–48 hours in advance so we can serve everyone across the county efficiently.

  • Cut-off Time: Any requests made after 2:00 PM may not be honored for the next day.

  • Confirmation Policy: Clients will receive a confirmation call the day before their ride. If the call is not answered and the ride is not confirmed, the appointment will be canceled.

📞 How do I schedule a ride?

  1. Call 1-844-842-2003 – Our dispatch team will help you schedule your ride.

  2. Share Your Trip Details – Be ready with your name, contact info, pick-up/drop-off locations, and desired times.

  3. Plan Ahead – Call 24–48 hours in advance for non-medical rides, or 72 hours in advance for medical trips.

  4. Enjoy the Ride! – Our professional drivers will get you there safely and on time.

⚠️ Please note: Because we serve multiple counties, ride times and availability may vary. Thank you for planning ahead and being flexible! 

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