RIDES is now a Third Party CDL Testing Site!

We are now certified as an official THIRD PARTY CDL TESTING SITE! And to kick off this service, RIDES is offering FREE CDL Licensure Exams for the first THREE to call and register!

Shuttle Service For Weekend Music Events At Arnolds Park

RIDES will be providing FREE Shuttle Service for several special events
(dates listed below)

RIDES Shuttle Service will run to and from the Arnolds Park City Hall & Library (156 N Okoboji Grove Rd) and Calvary United Methodist Church (679 Okoboji Grove Rd) to the Maritime Museum parking lot at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.

Open to the general public, including those with disabilities.

Shuttles will run from 6:00pm to 10:30pm only

These Dates:
August Dates: 10th; 16th; 17th; 23rd

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Policy Update

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), RIDES Public Transit will not discriminate and ensures equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities.

The US DOT issued a Final Rule under the American Disability Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which took effect on July 13, 2015. Per this final rule, RIDES Public Transit is required to make reasonable modifications or accommodations to our policies and practices to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to RIDE  transit programs and services. The ADA does not require RIDES Public Transit to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services.

Instructions on how to request a Reasonable Modification are under Reasonable Modification Policy listed below under Forms.

If you feel there has been a violation of ADA a complaint may be filed with the RIDES  Executive Director Hugh Lively,  by emailing:  livleyh@nwiarides.org  or in writing to:  522 10th Ave. East Spencer Iowa 51301

Planned Trips

 Spencer Summer Pool Transportation (Tuesdays & Thursdays Only)

• Trinity (Pickup at 11:45/Return at 2:30)
  900 11th Ave W
  Spencer, IA 51301
• Sacred Heart (Pickup at 12:30/Return at 3:00)
  (Dates NOT picking up: July 4)
  1111 4th Ave W
  Spencer, IA 51301
• YMCA (Pickup at 1:00/Return at 4:00)
  (Dates NOT picking up: June 18; July 4, 23; Aug 13)
  1001 11th Ave W
  Spencer, IA 51301
• Spencer Aquatic Center
  612 4th St SE
  Spencer, IA 51301
• Southpark Cinema 7 (Movie Days – Pickup 12:00/Return at 2:00)
  Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7
  901 11th St SW
  Spencer, IA 51301

Starting August 28, 2023:

• Okoboji YMCA bus pick-up address:
  708 M Ave
  Milford, IA  51351
• Spirit Lake YMCA bus pick-up address:
  2901 Hill Ave
  Spirit Lake, IA  51360
• Both going to:
  YMCA
  1900 41st St
  Spirit Lake, IA  51360

New Dispatch Hours

Dispatch call service hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Please note that new trips can’t be added after 4:00 pm, and that our call center will be closed on Saturdays & Sundays.