Accessible Transportation

OmniRide is a public transportation agency located in the Prince William area, part of the Northern Virginia region. In an area known for some of the worst congestion in the U.S., OmniRide strives to provide a family of travel options that meet the needs of the residents and businesses within our community.

All OmniRide buses are wheelchair-accessible. Passengers in wheelchairs may board buses at any bus stop; however, we recommend calling the Customer Service Office in advance at (703) 730-6664, as each bus can accommodate a maximum of two wheelchairs at a time.

Passengers on OmniRide Local buses also may call in advance to arrange off-route service at locations up to ¾ mile from the standard route.

To accommodate the special needs of mobility-impaired passengers, "Priority Seating" has been designated on every bus.  The first row of seats on all buses is designated for passengers with disabilities and for elderly customers. Priority Seating is intended to serve persons who are permanently or temporarily disabled. As proof of eligibility, these passengers may be certified by a physician and then issued a "Priority Seating Permit" by OmniRide.  Permit holders have seating preferences over non-permit holders.  Passengers who do not hold a permit and are occupying a seat in the Priority Seating area may be asked by the bus operator to either move to another seat or stand so that a boarding permit holder may be seated.  Passengers entitled to Priority Seating may choose to sit or stand in any passenger location.

For your convenience, Priority Seating Permits are available for those with long-term, temporary, or permanent mobility impairment. To apply for a permit, call Customer Service at (703) 730-6664, or via Virginia Relay Center - TDD, call 711 or send an email to Omni@OmniRide.com. The application may also be downloaded online.