OUR MISSION
It is the mission of WAPT to offer safe, affordable and reliable transportation to the citizens of our multi-county service area in order to help promote a strong economy, protect our environment, conserve energy and enhance as many lives as possible. The Mission Statement of WAPT is to provide transportation for citizens of Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties. The Mission Statement is complimented by program goals, organization goals and patient goals. To learn more about the history of WAPT click here.
ABOUT US
WAPT is funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). WAPT is a 5311 Rural Transportation Provider through ALDOT.
WAPT have two dispatchers to schedule transportation, in Demopolis at the Main Office and in Lowndes County. WAPT is committed to providing transportation to the citizens of West Alabama for a minimal fee or free of charge with an Alabama Medicaid Travel Voucher. We transport individuals to a variety of daily appointments such as dialysis, physical therapy, employment, cancer treatments, shopping, education or simply just to visit with family or friends.
We also contract with Greyhound Bus Lines to provide shuttle service (Contact the office for Greyhound Shuttle schedule), West Alabama Mental Health Services and others. (see services). Through our fleet of transportation vehicles, that include modern handicapped accessible vans, we are continuously expanding our efforts to meet the needs of the areas served.
POLICY
WAPT has a zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs. We operate in a harassment-free environment, and we are an equal opportunity employer. For any concerns regarding discrimination in our program, please print and complete our Title IV Notice of Protection Against Discrimination Form (PDF). If assistance is needed with special accommodations, please inform dispatcher at: Main Office -Demopolis at {334) 289-5789; (877) 799-5789 or in Lowndes County at (334) 548-6364.