November 4th - 10th South Central Transit will kick off our Annual Canned Food Drive. Donated canned goods from riders will be accepted in place of cash fares or money cards and can be used with all services provided by SCT.  This will be the 21st  year SCT has held a canned food drive throughout its six county service area. In 2014, after the passing of Jefferson County driver Russ Wilson, it … [Read more...]

Attention Perry County riders using the Chestnut Shuttle to SIUC...Effective Tuesday, October 15, 2019, stop times on the first route only are changing. SIU Student Center stop will now be at 6:25 AM, SIU Physical Plant at 6:30 AM, Amtrak at 6:35 AM and return to the Du Quoin Bus Shelter at 7:05 AM. All other times on this route will remain the same. Please feel free to contact us with any … [Read more...]

I believe in long term relationships and commitments as I recently celebrated my 35th wedding anniversary and my 24th anniversary with South Central Transit. Many people can't say they have been with their employer almost as long as they have been with their husband! I am a proud mother of a daughter and son and 2 dogs. I am blessed with 2 rambunctious, wonderful grandsons who call me "MAW!" To … [Read more...]

On Saturday we held our annual, organization wide, Employee Safety and Training Trivia formerly known as "The Roadeo". This SCT version of Trivial Pursuit covered topics such as  policies, procedures, shuttle route information, customer service and all about buses. This year there were 14 teams, eight on each and the teams are encompassed of driving, maintenance and office personnel. Another … [Read more...]