Prairie Hills Transit to be designated driver in Northern Hills

By Journal staff | Tuesday, December 30, 2008

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SPEARFISH -- Prairie Hills Transit in Spearfish will offer shuttle services to and from Deadwood New Year's Eve, according to a news release, in an effort to provide safe transportation for people making the trip to ring in the New Year.

For a $10 trip fee to help cover costs for the route, riders can get on the bus at Spearfish City Park in front of the pavilion and be dropped-off at the Historic Franklin Hotel in Deadwood. Return trip is free with ticket. Riders will also get a free $12 coupon book from the Silverado.

Pick-ups will begin at 6 p.m. from Spearfish City Park, continuing from the park at 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Return trips from Deadwood, with pick-up at the Franklin Hotel/Silverado Casino, will be at 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Riders can also choose a one-way option from Deadwood or Spearfish.

Prairie Hills Transit is a nonprofit program and a United Way agency.

The shuttle rides are a public service being provided as a safe, convenient alternative for residents planning to celebrate in Deadwood.

No food or beverages are allowed on Prairie Hills Transit buses.

For more information, call Prairie Hills Transit at 642-6668.

Revelers in Sturgis will also get some direct service to Deadwood on New Year's Eve.

Da Bus will offer rides to and from Sturgis to Deadwood.

For a $10 trip fee for individuals or $15 per couple, riders can get on the bus in the parking lot at Lynn’s Dakota Mart, Phil-Town Best Western or Days Inn at Sturgis and be dropped-off at Cadillac Jacks or near the No. 10 Saloon in Deadwood. The return trip is free with ticket.

The first bus departs Sturgis at 5:30 p.m. and every 90 minutes after, says Da Bus owner Steve Barry. Pick ups are every 90 minutes beginning at 6:30 in Deadwood. The last departure from Deadwood is 2:15 a.m., Barry said.

This is the ninth year Barry has operated Da Bus on New Year’s Eve.

“The buses have been nearly full. It’s a great tool to keep intoxicated individuals off the road,” he said.