Dakota Community Access Ride Program — Est. 2026

Transportation That
Moves Lives Forward

Safe, dignified, door-to-door rides for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and wheelchair-accessible transportation throughout Dakota County and the Twin Cities metro. Owner-operated. Every rider matters.

100+
Monthly Rides
12+
Active Riders
WAV
Lift Equipped
98%
On-Time Rate
Rides — June
48
+14% vs May
Active Riders
13
Dakota County + Beacon
On-Time Rate
98%
Target: 85% ✓
WAV Rides
32%
Lift-equipped capacity
Today's Active Trips Jun 7, 2026 · Live
Mary Johnson En Route
Apple Valley → Fairview Southdale Hospital
9:15 AM
WAV
Robert T. Pickup 10:30
Burnsville → Allina Eagan Clinic
10:30 AM
Sandra A. Pickup Now
Eagan → Beacon Specialized Living
11:00 AM
David K. Completed
Lakeville → Southdale Medical Center
8:00 AM
Eleanor L. Scheduled PM
Mendota Heights → HCMC Downtown
1:30 PM
WAV
Frances N. Scheduled PM
Inver Grove Heights → HealthPartners Woodbury
3:00 PM
WAV
Our Services
Wheelchair Accessible
Lift-equipped · WAV certified
Medical Appointments
Clinic · Hospital · Discharge
Senior Transportation
Older adults · Community rides
Disability Transport
Trained drivers · Door-to-door
Special Ed Transport
ISD 622 contract · Type III
Need a Ride?

Schedule 24–48 hrs in advance. Same-day requests accepted based on capacity. Medical / discharge rides prioritized.

(763) 913-1172

Request a Ride

Complete the form below. We'll confirm within 2 hours by phone or text. Schedule 24–48 hours ahead when possible — same-day requests accepted when available. Fields marked * are required.

Ride Request Form

B&G Transportation Services LLC · (763) 913-1172

Please enter the rider's first name.
Please enter the rider's last name.
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please select a date.
Please select a pickup time.
Please enter the pickup address.
Please enter the destination.

Why we ask: B&G uses the information above only to confirm eligibility, schedule and provide your ride, and report aggregate program outcomes to Dakota County. We collect the minimum necessary and do not require unnecessary medical details. Your information is handled under HIPAA and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, shared only with staff who need it to provide your ride, and you may decline to provide details not required for service.

Rate Schedule
Standard one-way ride$45
WAV lift-equipped ride$70
Round trip (standard)$90
Round trip (WAV)$140
Rural/extended mileage$2.50/mi
Driver wait time$15/15 min

Dakota County program riders: coordinate with your case manager. County-funded rides may be provided at no cost to you. Final fare confirmed at booking.

Track Your Ride

Enter your confirmation number or phone number to see your ride status in real time. Click any active trip card below to view its full detail.

Find My Ride
Service Coverage Area
Your Privacy

To protect rider privacy, ride details are shown only to the person holding the confirmation number. Enter your confirmation number or phone number above to see your ride status. B&G collects only the minimum information needed and handles it in accordance with HIPAA and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Ride Detail — BG-20260607-001 En Route
Rider
Mary Johnson
Vehicle
Unit 01 · WAV · Gamachis A.
Route
Apple Valley → Fairview Southdale Hospital
ConfirmedPicked UpEn RouteDelivered

ETA: Approximately 9:48 AM — Fairview Southdale Hospital, Main Entrance

Request confirmed
Jun 6, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Driver assigned — Gamachis A.
Jun 7, 2026 · 8:45 AM
Rider picked up
Jun 7, 2026 · 9:15 AM ✓
En route to destination
ETA 9:48 AM
Rider dropped off
Pending
Trip complete — log recorded
Pending

Trip Logs

Complete ride history for Dakota County monthly reporting, invoicing, and compliance. Report due to Robyn Bernardy (robyn.bernardy@co.dakota.mn.us) by the 15th of each month.

Total Rides (Jun)
48
Month to date
WAV Rides
16
33% of total
Unfulfilled
2
4.2% — target <15% ✓
Complaints
0
0% — target <5% ✓
Ref # Date Rider Pickup Destination Type Status Fare Category

Contact Us

Reach our team directly or send a message. We respond within 2 hours during business hours. For ride requests, use the Book a Ride form for fastest service.

We're Here to Help

B&G Transportation is owner-operated. When you call, you reach a decision-maker — not a call center. Every rider receives direct, responsive, compassionate support.

Phone / Text
(763) 913-1172
Email
bgtransportservices23@gmail.com
Office
512 Aurora Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Owner / Primary Contact
Gamachis Ayana, CEO & Founder
USDOT · NPI · EIN
4162906 · 1689443566 · 92-2120281
Insurance Contact
Issam Insurance Agency — policy upgrades

Service Hours

Monday – Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SundayBy appointment
After-hours urgent(763) 913-1172

Same-day requests accommodated based on capacity. Medical / discharge rides prioritized. Schedule 24–48 hours in advance when possible.

Referral Partners
GoDakota Mobility Management
Dakota County Social Services
Beacon Specialized Living
ISD 622 (North St. Paul–Maplewood–Oakdale)
Healthcare discharge planners & social workers
Minneapolis Public Schools (RFP 26-26)

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