Get Where You
Need to Go
County bus services, Medicaid medical transport, ride assistance, gas vouchers, and vehicle repair programs help you reach work, medical appointments, and essential services.
Three Simple Steps
You don't need to be an expert. These programs were designed to be accessible — and we make finding them even easier.
Find Your County
Enter your ZIP code to see public transit, medical transport, ride programs, and vehicle assistance available in your area.
Identify Your Need
Medical appointments? Work commute? Grocery trips? Different programs serve different purposes. Our county pages categorize them so you can find the right fit.
Schedule or Enroll
Call the listed phone number to schedule rides or apply for reduced-fare passes. Most medical transport requires 48-hour advance booking.
What Transportation Help Is Available?
Getting around shouldn't be a barrier to healthcare, employment, or daily life.
Medicaid Non-Emergency Transport (NEMT)
Federal/StateIf you're on Medicaid, you have a right to free transportation to and from medical appointments. Call your Medicaid managed care plan or the state NEMT broker to arrange rides.
Public Transit & Reduced Fare
LocalCounty and city bus systems offer reduced-fare and free passes for seniors, people with disabilities, students, and low-income residents. Many areas also have demand-response paratransit.
Ride Assistance Programs
LocalVolunteer driver programs, faith-based transport, and community organizations provide rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and social services for those without transportation.
Gas Vouchers & Mileage Assistance
LocalCommunity action agencies and social service organizations provide gas cards and mileage reimbursement for work commutes, job interviews, and medical travel.
Vehicle Repair & Donation
NonprofitNonprofits like Working Cars for Working People and local charities provide free or low-cost vehicle repairs and donated vehicles to help low-income workers maintain reliable transportation.
ADA Paratransit
FederalRequired by the Americans with Disabilities Act, paratransit provides curb-to-curb shared-ride service for people who cannot use fixed-route public transit due to disability.
Do I Qualify?
Medicaid NEMT is available to all Medicaid enrollees. Reduced-fare transit passes are typically for seniors 65+, people with disabilities, and students. Community ride programs often serve anyone in need. Vehicle assistance programs prioritize working families and those transitioning off public assistance.
How Do I Apply?
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Check if you qualify for Medicaid transport. If you have Medicaid, call the number on your insurance card and ask about Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. You're entitled to free rides to medical appointments.
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Find your county's transit system. Use our county pages to find local bus routes, schedules, and reduced-fare applications. Many transit agencies have online trip planners.
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Call 211 for ride assistance. Dial 211 to be connected with community ride programs, volunteer driver services, and gas voucher programs in your area.
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Book rides in advance. Most medical transport and paratransit require 48-hour advance booking. Schedule recurring appointments (like dialysis) as standing rides.
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Explore vehicle assistance. If you need a car for work, search for vehicle donation programs and low-cost repair services on your county page or through your local community action agency.
Transportation Should Never Be a Barrier
Find rides, transit passes, and transportation help in your county.