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View questions by clicking on the topics below to expand each section.
I am not familiar with your service. What does MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct do?
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● MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct provides ground transportation from Central Missouri to
the St Louis Airport.
● Our office is in Columbia, Missouri; Columbia is located in the center of Missouri.
● While most of our passengers travel between Columbia and the St Louis Airport, we provide regional service
thru a pickup point in Kingdom City, to the east of Columbia.
● Regional passengers can schedule pickup in Kingdom City for transportation to the St Louis Airport.
● Travel can also originate at the St Louis Airport.
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Is MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct a limousine service?
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● No, MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct is a scheduled service. Passengers book reservations based upon our schedule for
STL
much the way reservations are made for air travel.
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How can I arrange for travel on MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct?
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● You can make reservations by phone.
● Or, you can make reservations
on this web site.
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What is door to door service?
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● If you live or work in Columbia, MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct can pick you up at your home or office.
● When you return from the airport, MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct can also drop you off at your home or office.
● Or we can pick you up at your office and drop you off at home when you return.
● To arrange door to door pickup in Columbia, we require at least 48-hours notice.
● The door to door pickup area includes the city of Columbia and approximately 1-mile outside the city limits.
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What is express service?
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● Express service is departure from the MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct Office.
● It is the lowest fare available, especially when booked on-line.
● Just arrive 10-minutes before departure time. It is the departure point for all trips.
● When you return from the airport, it is the first drop-off point.
● You are welcome to use our park and ride service. Leave your car
in the areas designated for customer parking until you return from the airport.
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How does the service To/From Kingdom City work?
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● Meet the driver in the parking lot of the Kingdom City McDonald's.
● The Kingdom City McDonald's is a pickup and dropoff point for the St Louis Airport.
● Note: Our vehicles will make stops at McDonald's only when there are passengers scheduled for drop-off or pick-up. We do not
make routine stops at Kingdom City.
● MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct does not have an arrangement with McDonald's for parking your vehicle.
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● MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct provides drop-off service from STL to the Columbia Regional Airport.
● Contact the MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct office for this exclusive service.
● One-way fare from STL to Columbia Regional is $100 per passenger.
● Group discounts do not apply.
● Frequent Traveler Account (FTA) points are not redeemable for Columbia Regional Airport Drop-off.
● There are no available pick-ups that originate at Columbia Regional Airport.
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How much luggage am I allowed to take when traveling on MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct?
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● The basic allowance for each paying passenger is: two (2) checked bags plus one (1) carry-on item,
and one (1) personal carry-on item (i.e. purse, laptop computer) at no charge.
● The maximum weight for any parcel/luggage is sixty-five (65) pounds (29.5 Kg)
● The maximum size for any parcel/luggage is 48in L x 24in W x 36in H (122cm L x 61cm W x 91cm H)
● Children age 3 or under are allowed one (1) carry-on item only.
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What if I have additional luggage beyond the basic allowance?
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● There is a charge of $50.00 for each piece of luggage in excess of the basic allowance.
● Please notify us if you require additional luggage. Otherwise we cannot assure adequate space on our vehicle.
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What is a Frequent Traveler Account?
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● A Frequent Traveler Account allows you to earn free trips on MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct by accumulating points, similar to frequent flier miles on an
airline.
● Each time you travel one way, you earn a point. For a round-trip, you earn two points.
● You can earn a free one way trip with as few as six points!
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FTA points needed for free trip
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One-Way
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Round-Trip
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Door to Door Service
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12-Points
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20-Points
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Express Service
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6-Points
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10-Points
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How can I get a Frequent Traveler Account?
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● You can call our office.
● You can also create your Frequent Traveler Account on-line .
● Then, just follow the directions and enter the information requested. Once you have your account, you can start earning points with each
reservation you book!
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Are there any restrictions on use of the FTA?
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● The account is non-transferable ... each passenger requires a separate FTA.
● You cannot earn FTA points for another passenger.
● You cannot receive FTA points from another passenger.
● Trips booked prior to enrollment in the FTA program cannot be used to earn FTA points.
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How do I cancel a reservation?
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● Reservations can be cancelled on-line or by calling the MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct office.
● Reservations made less than 24-hours prior to departure time are non-refundable.
● Reservations can be cancelled for a full refund if done at least 24-hours prior to departure time.
● If you have purchased a round-trip, you may receive a refund for the return portion of your trip as long as
it is cancelled 24-hours prior to the trip departure time for that portion of your reservation.
● If cancelled less than 24-hours in advance, the reservation is non-refundable, but MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct will provide a credit
for the full amount which can be applied to a future reservation. Credits never expire.
● For security reasons, you will need to know the reservation number or the dates of travel in order to
cancel on-line.
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How do I locate the MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct driver when I arrive at the Airport?
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● The MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct drivers wear black slacks and MO-X shirts or jackets bearing the
logo.
● All MO-X/Doc and Norm Direct vehicles bear the
logo and the
logo.
● Check Airport Information
on this web site.
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At the St Louis Airport (STL)
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● St Louis passengers arriving at Terminal 1 will meet the driver inside,
on the lower level, near Baggage Carousel #1.
● Look for our driver carrying a MO-X sign.
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● Passengers arriving at Terminal 2 will meet the MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct Vehicle outside the west exit door marked EXIT 15.
● At Terminal 2, our driver is not allowed to leave the vehicle. It is important that you locate the vehicle and go outside to meet the driver.
● Notice: MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct Vehicle will depart Terminal 1 at the departure time shown in our schedule. The vehicle will
arrive at Terminal 2 approximately 10-minutes later.
● For example, if your scheduled trip leaves STL at 2:00, the vehicle will arrive
at Terminal 2 at approximately 2:10.
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What if my flight is delayed and I am late arriving at the airport?
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● MO-X is a scheduled service and our drivers are instructed to depart on-time.
● If you miss your scheduled trip, we will gladly try to accommodate you on the next available trip.
● Of course, we can only guarantee space and availability for the scheduled departure you reserved when you booked your trip.
● We understand the uncertainly of airline schedules and delays. However, our drivers are not allowed to wait for passengers delayed by the airlines.
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I am confined to a wheelchair. Does MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct have vehicles to provide service for me?
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● Passengers who are wheelchair bound and unable to move from his/her wheelchair to the shuttle vehicle seat will require an ADA MO-X or Doc & Norm Direct vehicle.
● MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct will provide specially fitted equipment that will allow the passenger to board the MO-X or Doc & Norm Direct vehicle via an ADA approved lift system.
● The passenger will remain in his/her wheelchair while boarding and for the duration of the shuttle trip.
● If you have any further concerns or needs please contact our office directly.
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I have an assist animal. How does MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct handle my special needs?
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● MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct welcome service animals used by persons with disabilities.
● An animal may accompany a customer with a disability in the vehicle, provided the animal can be accommodated without obstructing an aisle.
● Service animals may not block an aisle or other area used for emergency evacuations.
● There is no fee for service animals used by customers with disabilities.
● A harness, tag or vest indicating status as a service animal will be helpful in distinguishing them to MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct personnel.
● However, credible verbal assurance that the animal is providing a service to assist with a disability will suffice should an inquiry be made.
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I have an animal for emotional support. Is there a special way this is handled?
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● Emotional support service animals are service animals that provide emotional support to an individual with a mental health-related disability.
● Per the Department of Transportation, we require appropriate documentation to permit emotional support animals to travel in the MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct vehicles.
● Advance notice is strongly recommended to ensure all paperwork is in order. Specifically, we require a letter on letterhead from a mental health care professional (physician or psychologist) stating the following:
● that the passenger has a mental health-related disability
● a mental health-related disability (any individual who has a mental impairment that, on a permanent or temporary basis,
substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment)
● major life activities (functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and walking)
● that the person providing the documentation is a licensed mental health care professional or physician
● that the passenger is under his or her professional care for the mental health related disability for which the passenger needs an emotional support animal
● and that having the animal travel with the passenger is necessary to the passenger's mental health and/or treatment or to assist the passenger with his or her mental health-related disability
● Passengers should contact our office directly if they have further concerns or questions.
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MO-X is a scheduled service. We make every effort to depart on-time. For this reason:
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● It is necessary to pick-up door-to-door passengers prior to the departure time on our schedule.
● Please be prepared for pick-up 30-minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
● If you are being picked-up at an apartment building, dormitory, office building, hotel/motel, campus building, etc:
Please be waiting with all luggage on the curb in front of the facility.
● If you are departing from the MO-X Office or Kingdom City McDonald's
please arrive at least 10-minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
● Our drivers are instructed to leave on time. They will not wait for passengers who are not ready.
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● Parcel Service is available between the MO-X Office and the St Louis Airport.
● Pricing: $50.00 per package.
● Maximum parcel size:
● Maximum Weight: sixty-five (65) pounds (29.5 Kg)
● Maximum Dimensions: 60in L x 24in W x 36in H (152cm L x 61cm W x 91cm H)
● To arrange for parcel service, please call the MO-X Office.
● Passenger service has priority over parcel service. Parcel service is offered on a space available basis.
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● Changes to reservations within 48-hours of travel are subject to availability of services.
● Transportation of animals (excluding assist animals) is prohibited. Pets are not allowed, even if they are in carriers.
● For information about our policy regarding Service Animals,
please refer to our Special Assistance Section.
● MO-X accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged luggage.
● MO-X is not responsible for cars parked at our facility.
● MO-X cannot be held responsible for delays due to weather, road conditions, or unforeseen mechanical mishaps.
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Seat Belts and Child Safety Seats
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● Seat belts are not required to be worn by federal or state
laws governing commercial ground transportation. For your safety, MO-X
encourages you to buckle up.
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● Federal or state laws governing commercial ground
transportation do not require the use of child/safety seats . MO-X/Doc &
Norm Direct do not provide child/safety seats. If you elect to bring and
use your personal child/safety seats, these steps must be followed:
● You are responsible for the installation and securing the
child/safety seat in the MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct vehicle. Drivers will not
assist.
● The child/safety seat must fit into the space of one passenger
seat only.
● The child/safety seat must be taken with you at the completion of
your trip.
● If you choose to have the child/safety seat sent back on the
MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct shuttle, there will be a $50 baggage fee for handling
and transport.
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