Our Team
4 women, 1 goal
Director Carol Anderson has been molding and building connections, between our services and riders for the
past 33 years. Debi Schaner recently joined our team as assistant administrator, and with the dedication of our staff and board, we are continuously finding ways to develop transit availability, for all our communities. We once started with only a team of two and a fleet of eight vehicles, to now a team of three and 22 operating vehicles.
Our Dispatcher's, Jolene Magnuson and Lara Nahara, are accommodating, reliable and continue to create strong relationships with our customers and drivers, throughout all counties.
On behalf of WRT, we invite you to ride with us!
Providing public transit for everyone!
We have over 45 years of transportation history in the rural areas
West River Transit is a public transportation system providing origin to destination bus service for all people in the rural area around Bismarck/Mandan. Our goal is to enhance the mobility and accessibility of all residents in the rural communities that West River Transit serves.
What our drivers & riders have to say
Terry, driver for 10 years
I have enjoyed all aspects of my job at WRT. I especially like the trips/riders that have taken me to communities that I had not visited and discovering new places along the way!
Maude, rider
I have had 8-9 drivers over the years, which were very helpful and made me feel like I mattered. Meeting different people in all these years, is wonderful.
Thank you to the ladies who run the WRT office.
Rainalda, rider
WRT is a wonderful asset to me. I have come to count on them for doctor appointments, running errands, and meeting up with friends for coffee.
With my health issues I would be homebound, but with WRT I have the freedom to enjoy life. Thank you!
Gerard, driver for 1 year
What I appreciate most is the number of rural senior citizens maintaining independence and having access to medical care as they reach appointments they require.
Linda, driver for 19 years
As a transit driver, I love helping people stay connected in our community. WRT gives people of all ages the freedom to get where they need to go for shopping, work, appointments, and activities - all at an affordable rate.
Our Hours
3750 East Rosser Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Office/Dispatch Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 pm
Friday 8:00-12:00 pm
Phone: 1-701-224-1876
Toll Free: 1-888-682-5826
West River Transit Title VI and Non-Discrimination Statement
The West River Transit , hereinafter referred to as the "Transit Agency" is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and its related statutes and regulations, no person or groups of persons shall be, on the grounds of race, colors, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all programs or activities administered by the Transit Agency, regardless of whether those programs and activities are Federal funds. In addition to Title VI, there are other non-discrimination statues which include sex, age, and disability. These requirements define an over-arching Title VI/Non-discrimination and ADA Program.
The Transit Agency also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impact of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the Transit Agency will provide meaningful access to services for persons with limited English Proficiency for language assistance free of charge to the person upon request.
In the event the Transit Agency distributes federal-aid funds to a subrecipient, the Transit Agency will include Title VI language in all written agreements and will monitor for compliance.
The Transit Agency's Title VI Coordinator Carol Anderson, Executive Director, 3750 E. Rosser Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 at westriver.bisman@midconetwork.com, is responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities, preparing reports and other responsibilities as required by 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 and 49 CFR 21.
Contact the Project Director at 701-224-1876 or 888-682-5826 to request additional information on our nondiscrimination obligations or to tile a complaint. Persons with limited English proficiency may receive language assistance free of charge upon request.
Special Accommodations
WRT will consider every request for reasonable modification from individuals with disabilities. Language assistance for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) is available free of charge. To request a reasonable modification or language assistance, contact our office at 701-224-1876, on our website at www.westrivertransit.com, or in writing at 3750 E. Rosser Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501.
Language assist links- ctslanguagelink.com
Service Complaints
West River Transit strives to provide professional, courteous service to riders. If a rider feels that the transportation services provided do not meet West River Transit standards, a Service Complaint Form can be filled out and submitted for review. If the complaint is due to a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, please refer to the section, West River Transit Title VI and Non-Discrimination Statement, listed on this page.