Accessible Transportation

Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) is committed to improving the riding experience and availability of public transportation in the Southside region for local residents, businesses, and visitors of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, and the surrounding counties. Petersburg Area Transit transports on average 57,000 passengers a month, aiming to connect people, jobs, and communities. PAT offers connections to downtown Richmond through GRTC and the greater United States via Greyhound from the Petersburg Multimodal Passenger Station.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Paratransit Service is for Senior Citizens, Medicare cardholders, and Persons with Disabilities (permanent or temporary) living within the city limits of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, or Hopewell or ¾ mile off the service areas. The paratransit service operates wheelchair-equipped vans providing curb-to-curb (door-to-door upon request) service for ADA-qualified passengers.

Also available is 65 Years Old Paratransit Service which is for persons 65 years old or older living in the City of Petersburg,  the City of Colonial Heights, or the City of Hopewell.

Please read the Para-Transit Brochure found on the website.

Another specialized transportation option is the Freedom Mobility Program. Petersburg Area Transit has implemented this program for Veterans, Seniors (70 years or older), and persons with disabilities. Transportation is provided to McGuire Medical Center and VCU Medical Center. The cost for the service is $3.50 each way and is available Monday through Friday.

Departure times to McGuire Medical Center and VCU Medical Center are 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.

For more information about the service contact:

- Cynthia Banks 804-733-2414 or

- Transit General Manager, Charles Koonce Jr. 804-733-2450  Ext. 2509.