First Time Riders:
Please take a few minutes to review the eligibility requirements below.
Are you Eligible?
To quality to utilize RAFT, adults with disabilities (which prevent them from driving) and seniors (60+) must complete and have on file with RAFT a current “Application for Ridership”. Adults under age 60 must also have a doctor’s statement on file designating that the presence of a medical condition or disability renders the rider unable to drive whether temporarily or permanently. Qualified rider may take a helper/assistant with them on their ride. Children under age 8 may not ride.
Do you live in our service area?
RAFT provides rides for eligible adults and seniors residing within the Berthoud Fire Protection District, but outside of Berthoud Area Transportation Services (BATS) service pickup area, to the towns of Berthoud, Loveland, Longmont and their adjacent areas for the purpose of accessing medical and professional services, nutrition and socialization.
Residents within the town limits of Berthoud are provided rides for the following essential services: (a) medical, (b) educational, (c) employment and the rides need to occur outside of BATS scheduled service to Loveland or Longmont. View our Service Area Map
Can you schedule your rides with at least three days notice?
Reservations are taken Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm, with the exception of Holidays. Trips may be taken for any legal purpose. RAFT schedules rides on a first come, first served basis, with the exception that medical purposes receive priority when volunteer drivers are limited. Call at least three working-days in advance to make arrangement.
If you answered “Yes” to all of the above, then please complete an application for ridership.
Additionally, you should review the Rider Handbook.