The UW student bus pass provides free paratransit services for students with permanent and temporary conditions who are eligible for paratransit. Madison Metro’s Paratransit Service provides wheelchair accessible, curb to curb service from one home/apartment/building to another, rather than from bus stop to bus stop. Some students only need to use paratransit under specific circumstances, such as during winter or icy conditions, when they may not be able to access the fixed-route bus service.
Students can email or mail their application to Madison Metro and should include a picture of the front and back of their UW bus pass. Students who need assistance filling out the form, you can contact their Access Consult. An application should be submitted as early as possible to allow Madison Metro time to process the application.
When using this option, consider much time you have between classes. While paratransit will pick you up and drop you off very close to the building, they may not be able to get you to your next class within the standard 15 minute class change times. Allowing at least 30 minutes for travel between classes using paratransit is more typical. Ride reservations need to be made as early as possible, but at least a day in advance.