| De Soto Parish |
| DeSoto Parish Police Jury |
| Last Update: |
7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
DeSoto Parish Council on Aging |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 38 House 23 |
| Congressional Districts: |
4th |
| Contact: |
Cheryl Lane |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 996 404 Polk Street Suite A
Mansfield LA 71052-0996 |
| Phone: |
(318) 872-3700 |
| Fax: |
(318) 872-9473 |
| Email Address: |
dcoa@bellsouth.net |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
DeSoto Public Transit is the only full service public transportation system in DeSoto Parish.
Our drivers and staff are required to undergo training throughout the year and are always current in the transit news world. If there is a way to improve, we will be the first in line. Our motto: "If it weren’t for you, our customers, there would be no purpose for us." |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
6 |
| Clients Served: |
General Public |
| Operating Hours: |
3:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Base Fare: |
$6 - $15 depending upon age and area of pick up |
| Service Area: |
De Soto Parish |
| 2015 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$556,934 |
| Ridership: |
18,151 |
| Annual System Miles: |
162,045 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
15.34 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
1.72 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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