East Central Iowa Transit is transitioning to become CorridorRides, this includes the Washington County Mini Bus.

The re-branding process has started with the region’s newest vehicles and the ECITransit vehicles will continue to be used until the process is complete. Other programs with CorridorRides include a ride-shareing website to ease in carpooling, a vanpool program, and an upcoming express bus between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

The region includes Washington, Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn County services. Last fiscal year, Washington County Mini Bus had 78,328 rides for a total of 300,799 miles, an increase of nearly 7,000 ride from the year before. In comparison, Benton, Jones, and Iowa Counties averaged 23,000 to 33,000 rides last year. Washington County Mini Bus offers rides within Washington, Wellman, Kalona and Riverside for $2.50 and rides five to nine miles out of the city for $7.