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SMTS
"Transportation is kind of like electricity and water.
You don’t think about it until it’s not there.
Then you think about it a lot.”
You don’t think about it until it’s not there.
Then you think about it a lot.”
The mission of Southeast Missouri Transportation Service is to improve the quality
of life of people through assisting their access to goods and services of society.
Access/transportation will be of assistance in the prevention of institutionalization,
improved opportunity to employment and training facilities participation, equal utilization
of medical and other services.
Monday through Friday: Entire County - service to Salem
Tuesday & Thursday: Entire County – service to Rolla
Requirements: Appointments need to be between 8am and 3pm
Call at least 24 hours in advance
Long Distance Service
Monday: Entire County - service with Phelps county to Columbia
Requirements: Appointments needs to be between 10am and 2pm
Call at least 2 business days in advance
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month – service with Phelps County to St. Louis
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month – service with Phelps County to St. Louis
Requirements: Appointments needs to be between 10am and 2pm
Call at least 2 business days in advance
Additional Information
Local Service: SMTS reserves the right to schedule your pickup and return time based on our daily passenger list. You
should always be prepared to leave up to one hour early and prepare for up to an additional hour on the return time, as
well.
Long Distance Service: Riders need to plan to be on the vehicle all day. This service is provided as a group. All riders go
together and return home together.
SMTS provides additional transportation beyond the service outlined above. It may be possible for you to “ride share” if
your appointment is outside our schedule for that given day. Please ask our Coordinator before assuming that we
cannot help with your need.
Fee Schedule
Over 60 or under 60 with verified disability Under 60 without a verified disability
Suggested Contribution Required Fare
of life of people through assisting their access to goods and services of society.
Access/transportation will be of assistance in the prevention of institutionalization,
improved opportunity to employment and training facilities participation, equal utilization
of medical and other services.
Monday through Friday: Entire County - service to Salem
Tuesday & Thursday: Entire County – service to Rolla
Requirements: Appointments need to be between 8am and 3pm
Call at least 24 hours in advance
Long Distance Service
Monday: Entire County - service with Phelps county to Columbia
Requirements: Appointments needs to be between 10am and 2pm
Call at least 2 business days in advance
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month – service with Phelps County to St. Louis
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month – service with Phelps County to St. Louis
Requirements: Appointments needs to be between 10am and 2pm
Call at least 2 business days in advance
Additional Information
Local Service: SMTS reserves the right to schedule your pickup and return time based on our daily passenger list. You
should always be prepared to leave up to one hour early and prepare for up to an additional hour on the return time, as
well.
Long Distance Service: Riders need to plan to be on the vehicle all day. This service is provided as a group. All riders go
together and return home together.
SMTS provides additional transportation beyond the service outlined above. It may be possible for you to “ride share” if
your appointment is outside our schedule for that given day. Please ask our Coordinator before assuming that we
cannot help with your need.
Fee Schedule
Over 60 or under 60 with verified disability Under 60 without a verified disability
Suggested Contribution Required Fare
| In Town | $3.00 | In Town | $6.00 |
| In County | $7.00 | In County | $14.00 |
| Adjoining County | $14.00 | Adjoining County | $21.00 |
| 3rd County | $20.00 | 3rd County | $30.00 |
| 4th & 5th County | $30.00 | 4th & 5th County | $40.00 |
Contrary to popular belief, transportation provided by SMTS is not free. The average cost for a 30-mile trip is $44 per
rider. Your contribution DOES help to ensure our future – Thank You!
Hearing impaired persons may call Relay Missouri TTY relay services at 1-800-735-2966
SMTS provides transportation for all people, all ages.
For more information or to schedule a ride, call 573-729-3133
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
SMTS Website