The HARTS Fare Program is an economical, self-pay option for those needing transportation who do not qualify for any of our grant-funded programs. It is intended for Highland County residents wishing to acquire transportation within Hillsboro or to Hillsboro from outside the city limits for the purpose of going to medical appointments, shopping, banking, beauty shop/haircuts, etc. There are currently five options offered under the Highland Area Transit System:

• $20.00 HARTS Fare card - 10 one-way trips for residents living within the Hillsboro city limits who are 55 years old and over
• $20.00 HARTS Fare card - 10 one-way trips for residents living within the Hillsboro city limits who are physically disabled
• $20.00 HARTS Fare card - 5 one-way trips for residents living within the Hillsboro city limits who are under 55 years old
• $25.00 HARTS Fare card - 5 one-way trips for residents living within a 5-mile radius of the center of Hillsboro
• Cost Per Mile (CPM) charge - residents living beyond a 5-mile radius or wanting to go somewhere other than Hillsboro. We will calculate a price for you based on our prevailing cpm charge.

Children under the age of 18 may ride for free with a parent/guardian who has a HARTS Fare card.

All HARTS Fare transportation must be scheduled with our dispatch office at least 24 hours in advance. The hours of operation for the HARTS Fare Program are Monday - Friday, except holidays, 6:30am - 6:30pm.

New clients will receive their card from the driver upon pick-up. Payment will be made to the driver and a receipt issued at that time.

The driver will punch your card for each one-way trip (from one pickup point to one destination).

Repeat clients need to advise our dispatchers, upon setting up their transportation, if they are needing another card when their first card is spent. Clients can also stop in at our dispatch office and pay for a HARTS Fare card ahead of time. Cash only - no checks.