Sumter County provides a host of services for its residents including Transit services. This service is for the public’s use and tailored for those impacted by accessibility issues due to a health situation, age or finances. The vehicles have lift capabilities for wheelchair-bound individuals.
This service helps get individuals to the necessary appointments as well as for the normal access within the community for shopping needs. Sumter County Transit offers door-to-door service as well as deviated fixed shuttle routes. It also assists children who are disabled or in a high-risk situation as defined in Florida Statutes §411.202.
Each potential rider is required to complete a qualifying application to receive these services. Here is the link for the eligibility application: https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/770.
MTM, LLC is the contracted operator of Sumter County’s Transit Services. The service is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., though accommodations can be made for earlier or later times by advanced request. In addition, Sumter County Transit also provides transportation outside of the County for medical appointments such as to Leesburg, Veterans Administration locations and Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Out-of-County medical appointment times must be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information reservations and routes, please visit https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/184.
Sumter County Transit is designed to maximize usage by transportation-disadvantaged persons in general, but is open to the public. Please note that residents should make a reservation at least three days in advance of the appointment to confirm driver/vehicle availability for the trip. Reservations can be made by calling 352-568-6683 between the hours 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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