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Bus services

Introduction, bus éireann, how much does a bus fare cost, how do i pay for bus fare in ireland, bus timetables, rural transport, passengers with disabilities, useful contacts.

Different bus service operators provide urban and rural services.

Dublin Bus serves Dublin and the greater Dublin area including the Nitelink (late night) and a 24-hour service .

Bus Éireann runs commuter and intercity services countrywide for longer journeys.

Go-Ahead Ireland is a private transport company that runs Dublin city bus routes. Commercial bus operators run services for the Transport for Ireland (TFI). TFI Local Link bus services connect communities throughout rural Ireland.

The easiest way to plan your journey is to use the TFI journey planner or one of the smartphone apps .

Dublin Airport has information on its website about getting to and from the Airport .

Public bus services are regulated by the National Transport Authority under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 , and operators need licensing under a Public Services Obligation Contract . Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) is a state-owned company that operates most of the bus services in Ireland.

Dublin Bus is a subsidiary of CIÉ, providing bus services in Dublin.

These services include:

• City Bus Services : Regular bus routes throughout Dublin.
• Airport Services (Airlink) : Direct bus routes to and from Dublin Airport.
• Night Services (Nitelink) : Late-night bus services.
• Express Routes (Xpresso) : Faster bus services with fewer stops.
• Rail Connection: Bus services connecting Connolly and Heuston Railway Stations.
• School Services: Managed through private contractors, with all coaches displaying the Dublin Bus logo.

Bus Éireann is a subsidiary of CIÉ and provides bus services throughout Ireland except for Dublin City.

Bus Éireann services include:

• Expressway Inter-Urban Coaches : Long-distance coach services between cities.
• Town and City Services: Bus services within various towns and cities.
• Commuter Buses: Services to and from Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford.
• Airport Services : Bus routes connecting airports to multiple destinations.
• Local Town-to-Town and Rural Services : Bus services between smaller towns and rural areas.
• School Bus Services : Operated on behalf of the Department of Education, including student services .
• Eurolines : Coach services to Britain and Europe.

The 20% discount on public transport continues in 2024 as well as a 50% reduction on the Young Adult Leap Card. See the National Transport Authority Fare (NTA) Plan 2024 for more details.

Dublin Bus fares and tickets

Generally, the fare you pay is based on the number of stages you travel.

The TFI-90 fare allows free transfers between Dublin Bus, Luas, DART, commuter rail (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) and Go-Ahead Ireland services. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area, whether involving multiple services within 90 minutes or a single trip. The fare costs €2 for an Adult, €1 for a Young Adult and Student and 65 cents for Child Leap Card holders.

Bus Éireann fares and tickets

Bus Éireann services are run throughout Ireland.

Bus Éireann single city fares in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford are €1.35 for adults and €0.65 for Young Adults (19-25), Students, and Children when using a TFI Leap Card.

Bus Éireann town fares in Drogheda, Athlone, Sligo, Navan, and Carlow are €1.10 for adults and €0.55 for Young Adults, Students and Children when using a TFI Leap Card. The same fares apply to City Direct Kilkenny city services.

Get more detailed information about bus fares on the TFI website.

You can buy a bus ticket by paying with cash and giving the exact change in coins to the bus driver. You can also use a Leap Card for up to 30% savings or buy a prepaid ticket available at the bus station, through the TFI app or online for Bus Éireann services.

Paying with cash

You must have the exact fare and only coins (not notes) are accepted. No change is given. You can pay the bus driver.

You can save up to 30% by using a Leap Card compared to paying with cash. Leap Cards are accepted by all Dublin Bus services, such as Airlink, Xpresso and Nitelink. They are also valid for Bus Éireann city and town services, and commuter and rural routes (TFI Local Link). They can be used to buy tickets using Expressway services.

There are different types of Leap Cards :

• Adult personalised
• Child 5-15 years old
• Child 16-18 years old
• Young adult 19 – 25 years old

You can buy a visitor Leap Card and choose between a one-day or 3 days or 7-day pass. You can buy a ticket online or at various locations. See where you can buy a leap card on leapcard.ie.

Prepaid tickets

You can also pay your fare before you travel using a prepaid ticket. You can buy one ahead of time at the bus station or download it to your phone from the TFI app .

On Bus Eireann services, you also have an option to order your ticket online .

Free Travel Passes

Free Travel is available to some people who are permanently living in Ireland. You can use on most Bus Éireann services and on Local Link services. You cannot use Free Travel Passes on Airlink services.

Departure times are available on the TFI website , at certain bus stops or through the smartphone app .

You can plan your journey and access bus timetables on the Dublin Bus website.

On the Bus Éireann website, you can plan your journey and check timetables .

TFI (Transport for Ireland) Local Link provides links between rural transport and national bus and rail services throughout Ireland.

As well as regular rural services, Local Link provides door-to-door services that can be pre-booked with your Local Link office .

Find out more about rural transport and Local Link services .

Complain about a Dublin Bus service

If you have a complaint about a Dublin Bus service, you can make it by:

• Phone 01 8734222
• Letter addressed to customer comment desk
• Email [email protected]

You should include as much detail as possible, such as the date and time of travel, the bus route number, the bus registration number and where you were leaving and going. You can read the Dublin Bus customer charter on its website.

Complain about a Bus Éireann service

If you have a complaint about a Bus Éireann service, you can:

• Phone 0818 836 611
• Fill out the contact form
• Email [email protected]

You can also read the Bus Éireann customer charter on its website.

Taking a complaint further

If you are not satisfied with the service providers reply to the complaint, you can make a complaint to the National Transport Authority. Information on making a complaint is available on the NTA website.

Passenger rights

Under EU Regulation 181/2011 , bus and coach passengers have minimum rights when travelling in the European Union.

Public transport companies offer a range of accessibility services.

You can find information on the Dublin Bus website about bye-laws and information for people with disabilities .

You can also find travel advice , Bus Éireann bye-laws , information on carrying luggage and dogs , and accessibility of its services on the Bus Éireann website.

Read more about travelling on public transport with a disability or reduced mobility .

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Related documents

• Inspector of Mental Health Services This document describes the Inspector of Mental Health Services who is appointed under the Mental Health Act 2001. 1067.4485
• Public Services Card The Public Services Card is designed to replace other cards such as the free travel pass and the social services card of the Department of Social Protection. 1060.2007
• Rural transport and Local Link services Information about Local Link buses linking towns and villages in rural Ireland and other rural transport options available. 1023.70984

If you have a question about this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0818 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm).

You can also contact your local Citizens Information Centre .

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Tickets and Fares

Expressway ticketing information.

All Expressway tickets are issued subject to the conditions of the company. Customers are advised to book their tickets online in advance of travel to guarantee a seat reservation. 

Tickets purchased for Expressway services are valid only on Expressway services. 

Expressway on-board ticket machines are now enabled to take Contactless Debit/Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Leap Card payments. The ticket machines are also enabled to register PSC free travel smartcards. Cash will also continue to be accepted as a payment method on-board the bus. If paying with cash, customers are advised to have the exact fare ready for the driver when boarding the bus. 

Tickets must be retained for the duration of a journey and produced for inspection on request.

Seats may be reserved at time of purchase, either online or through a ticket vending machine. When a seat is not reserved at time of purchase, a €2 charge will apply for any subsequent reservation booking at a later point in time. A reserved seat is for a chosen specific departure time. If a customer wishes to travel at an alternative departure date or time a booking may be amended via the  Manage your Booking  page.

If a customer boards a service which does not match their reservation time, their ticket will be valid if the service is within three hours of their reservation, provided there is a seat available on the coach. This does not apply to through (multi-leg) journeys, which are only valid for the specific services displayed on the ticket.   If a customer arrives early for an alternative time than what is stated on their ticket, they should go online to change the time of their departure for a fee of €2.00.

Reserved seats are non-refundable. However, a booking can be amended up to one hour before the selected service is scheduled to depart from its journey origin.

Amending a booking is subject to a €2 administrative fee. Note: this is per booking ID and not per passenger.

To ensure a reserved seat on a service, passengers are advised to arrive for boarding 5 minutes before scheduled departure time to avail of priority boarding.

Whether a ticket is bought online, from a ticket vending machine or from a driver, each ticket will have a QR code for each customer. Each ticket must be presented to the driver for scanning to be validated for travel

Free Travel Scheme Reservations and Seat Reservations where the customer has prepaid for their tickets, are now available online for a fee of €2.00. Customers with Seat Reservations will be given priority boarding. Customers will be asked to choose a time and date when buying Online or at a ticket vending machine.

Ticket Types

Single Tickets  are available for purchase online, at ticket vending machine or on- board the coach. Single tickets are only valid for the route, date, time and specified journey for which they are purchased.

Return Tickets  where a customer chooses a specific departure date and time are available for purchase online or at a ticket vending machine only. See Monthly Return Travelpasses for on-bus open return options (available on specific routes only). Return tickets are valid for one outward and one return journey, for the route, date, times, and specified journeys for which they are purchased. Seat reservations will be made at the time of a Return ticket purchase for both the outward and return journeys. The booking details may be amended prior to travel at the  Manage your Booking  page.

Open Return Travelpasses

Monthly Open Return Travel Passes  are only available for purchase on board bus (Routes 2, 64 and 100x only).

• Monthly Return Travelpasses are valid for an outward and return journey within one month where the return time is not specified. This ticket is only available on Routes 2 (Dublin Airport - Wexford), 64 (Galway - Derry) and 100X (Dublin to Dundalk) and may be purchased from the driver upon boarding. No seat reservation is made for the return journey. If customers wish to guarantee their seat on a specified return journey, they may reserve a seat online under the ‘Book Tickets’ – ‘Seat Reservation – Valid Ticket Required option’. 

10 Journey Travelpasses  are available for purchase online and on-board Expressway coaches. They are not available for purchase at ticket vending machines.

• 10 Journey Travelpasses are valid for 10 journeys between two points within 7 consecutive days. If purchased online, the customer will be required to choose an activation date. If purchased on board a coach, the starting date is on the first used journey.
• 10 Journey Travelpass customers have the option to reserve their seats online on specific services for some or all the journeys if they wish to do so under the ‘Book Tickets’ – ‘Seat Reservation – Valid Ticket Required.

Ticket Categories

Adult:  refers to anyone aged 16 years and over who does not have an entitlement to any of the concessionary cards outlined under Young Adult, Student or Child. 

Young Adult and Student:   Customers who hold and carry a valid Young Adult or Student Leap card or the Translink yLink card are eligible for Young Adult/Student fares. The valid form of identification must be carried when travelling. No other forms of identification are valid for travel. See leapcard.ie for full details on Student Leap Card eligibility. 

Single and return tickets are available to purchase online and at TVMs at discounted half-price fare rates. Single tickets are available on-board at discounted half-price fare rates if purchased with a debit/credit card or via Leap Card . On-board Young Adult and Student half-price cash fares are not available.  

Children:  Children under the age of 16 years are entitled to reduced Child fares where applicable on Expressway routes. 

• Children aged 16-18 years who are in possession of a Child Leap Card (16-18) may purchase Child Single tickets on-board bus using their Leap card travel credit.
• See  Young Adult and Student  for information pertaining to students aged 16-18 years who are in full-time third level education or training. 
• Based on age and student status, persons aged 16-18 years old may qualify for both the Child 16-18 Leap card and the Student Leap Card. 
• For travel on Expressway services, the recommended card is the Student Leap Card as it allows the holder to avail of the Student discounted fares. 
• For travel on Bus Éireann public services, the recommended card is the Child Leap Card (16-18) as it offers cheaper fares. It is possible to apply for both cards on leapcard.ie .

One child under 5 years of age may be carried for free on Expressway services as long as they are accompanied by a responsible person or persons aged 16 years or over. The child’s guardian may book a “Seat Only” reservation online for a charge of €2.00 to guarantee the child a seat. 

Where doubt exists as to the eligibility of a child claiming reduced fare travel, it is the responsibility of the passenger claiming such eligibility to produce evidence of age.

Leap Card on Expressway

Leap Card travel credit may be used to purchase Single tickets on-board Expressway services. Adult, Young Adult, Student and Child Leap cards are all accepted for the purchase of Leap Single fares on-board bus. There is no additional discount when paying with a Leap Card, but it may be used as a handy method of contactless payment when purchasing Single tickets. 

The purchase of a Young Adult or Student ticket on-board requires the customers to be in possession of a valid YA/Student Leap Card and make a payment via Leap Card or debit/credit card.

Leap 24hr, 7 Day & Monthly (non-Taxsaver) products are not valid on any Expressway services. 

Taxsaver Tickets

As a result of Government legislation, Employers can purchase monthly and annual/yearly Taxsaver Commuter Tickets on behalf of their Employees.  Companies can save up to 10.75% in PRSI while employees can save between 28.75%-52% in Tax, PRSI and USC on the cost of their travel.

Leap monthly and annual Taxsaver tickets are acceptable on Expressway services that operate within designated Leap zones in Dublin and Cork. 

Point to Point monthly and annual Taxsaver tickets are valid for the options displayed on the ticket. If a Taxsaver customer wishes to guarantee their seat, they can do so by booking a “Seat Only Reservation – Valid Ticket Required” online at  expressway.ie .

The Employer acknowledges that passes issued to it under the Taxsaver Scheme are non-transferable and specific to employees for whom they are purchased.  The Employer covenants and undertakes to procure compliance with this condition by its employees who are provided with passes by the Employer under the Taxsaver Scheme. 

All refund requests should be submitted by e-mail to  [email protected] . Leap Cards may be kept for personal use after product cancellation. All point-to-point passes must be returned by the Employer to Bus Éireann with a cover note on the Employer’s headed paper outlining the reason for the refund application to: Bus Éireann Taxsaver Section, Room 10, Main Building, Broadstone, Dublin 7.

No refunds/credits will be given for monthly passes unless unused and cancelled by the fifth day of the month. There are no partial refunds on monthly tickets.

All refunds/credits for annual passes must be made by the fifth day of the month, with no usage, at any time, during or after the first of that month, for it to be included in the refund. There’s no refund on annual passes after 9 months of use.

All Leap Card replacements are made through  the Leap Card website . All point-to-point replacements are made by emailing  [email protected] .

Services with Shared Ticket Agreements with Translink

Translink (Ulsterbus) tickets issued on the X3/X4 (Derry-Londonderry-Dublin Airport-Dublin) route are valid for travel on Bus Éireann Expressway Route 32 (Letterkenny–Dublin Airport-Dublin) and vice versa, where both services operate between shared locations on these routes. Tickets issued for shared travel on Expressway/Translink services are subject, where applicable, to the conditions of carriage and ticket validity regulations of the relevant operator.

Through-Travel Multi-Leg Journeys on Expressway 

Through-Travel (Multi-Leg) journeys may be made on the Expressway network. A 20% discount will apply to tickets purchased online only, where there is more than one journey purchased and the customer is connecting from an Expressway service to another Expressway service.

The customer will have a seat reserved on both services and will get an individual ticket for each leg of their journey. 

Customers making connections between two Expressway routes should note that on occasion severe traffic delays can cause unforeseen disruptions. It is recommended to allow at least 30 minutes transfer time, particularly if your onward connection is the last service of the day.

We Accept Free Travel

• Free Travel

We Accept Free Travel Card

West Cork Connect accepts the Free Travel Pass issued by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The Travel Pass is non-transferable and can only be used by the named person. You must be in possession of your Travel Pass at the time of travel

Bus Pass Details

Travel passes are accepted on all our services without a booking needed. However seat availability is not guaranteed if boarding without a reservation. Booking for travel pass holders is now free. Please select "Free Travel Pass Seat Reservation" Discount is applied at final payment screen. Please remember to also book for free travel companions.

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Upcoming Line Improvement Works

Due to planned engineering works, bus transfers will be in operation on Galway and Tralee lines on Saturday 8th June. There will be no DART service between Dun Laoghaire and Greystones on Sunday 9th June. Customers are advised to check our  Journey Planner prior to travel.

Who is eligible for this ticket?

• Customers in possession of a valid open class ticket

What are the conditions of travel?

Customers who are already in possession of or purchasing on the day of travel a valid standard class ticket(s) such as Family Ticket, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual or InterRail ticket can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Reservation Only' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only bookings online.

How do I buy this ticket? 

• Read our FAQ on how to book a seat only reservation .

Where can I buy this ticket? 

• You can purchase the ticket  above using our journey planner . Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.

Where do I collect the ticket? 

See our  Ticket Collection  section.

• Free Travel/DSFA Pass Holders

Customers who hold a  Free Travel / DSFA Pass  can book on their chosen service by selecting the  'Free Travel Pass'  option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for Free Travel bookings online.

• Please see our handy guide on how to book a 'Free Travel Pass' option .
• You can purchase the ticket  above using our Journey Planner . Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.
• An allocation of bookings on all InterCity services can be reserved online without a fee for 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders'. When this allocation is fully booked, all remaining seats can be reserved by 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' for €2.50 per journey. 

For more information on Online Tickets please see Ticket Information

There are a limited number of wheelchair accessible spaces on each train, book in advance to avoid disappointment.

passenger-seat icon Travel Pass or Travel Ticket holder

Is an option for customers who are in possession of Free Travel Pass, a valid standard class ticket(s), seasonal ticket(s), Taxsaver ticket(s) or InterRail to book onto a train in standard class. Customers who have a valid standard class ticket but wish to upgrade to First Class should also use this selection. For more information go to Tickets Explained section.

Please select the passenger(s) who require this ticket type

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Free Transportation for Senior Citizens (2023): Complete Guide to US Programs

Are you looking for free transportation for seniors in your area? You’re in the right place!

On this page you’ll find the most comprehensive listing of free transportation programs for the elderly, including programs that operate across the country. 

We also have individual directories for each of the 50 US states. If you’d like to see free transportation programs that operate only in your city and/or state , please click your state below and you’ll be taken to the directory:

State-Level Free Transportation Programs for Seniors:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho

Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi

Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma

Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

National Free Transportation Programs for Seniors:

American cancer society – road to recovery volunteer transportation, program description:.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. 

Their Global Headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia, and they have more than 350 regional and local offices throughout the country to ensure we have a presence in every community.

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

• Service Area: Nationwide
• Transportation Services Provided: cancer-related medical appointments
• Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
• Clients must be traveling to a cancer-related medical appointment.
• Other eligibility requirements may apply. For example, a caregiver may need to accompany a patient who cannot walk without help, or is under age 18.
• Application Details: 
• Applicants must call at 1-800-227-2345 well in advance of their appointment date because it can take several business days to coordinate their ride.
• Other Details: 
• 1 Due to public safety concerns related to COVID-19, your American Cancer Society is not currently setting up or coordinating patient rides to cancer-related appointments. We will update this message as conditions change. For other ACS support, please reach out to us via Live Chat, or call our Cancer Helpline at 1-800-227-2345.
• Road to Recovery

United States Department of Veteran Affairs (DAV) – Veterans Transportation Service (VTS)

The Department of Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families. It offers education opportunities and rehabilitation services and provides compensation 

payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and health care that includes the services of nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers.

VA recognizes Veterans who are visually impaired , elderly, or immobilized due to disease or disability, and particularly those living in remote and rural areas face challenges traveling to their VA health care appointments. Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) is working to establish Mobility Managers at each local VA facility to help Veterans meet their transportation needs.

• Service Area: see for each state: Veterans Transportation Service Locations
• Transportation Services Provided: rides to health care appointments
• be veterans who are eligible for VA health care benefits;
• have a VA-authorized appointment;
• be eligible for transportation through the VTS program based on the availability and guidelines in place at their local facility.
• Applicants should contact the VTS office near them for further details.
• 1 Participating VA medical centers (VAMCs) offer VTS to assist Veterans in accessing transportation to VA medical facilities or authorized non-VA appointments to receive the care they have earned. VTS provides qualifying Veterans with free transportation services to and/or from participating VA medical centers (VAMCs) in a multi-passenger van.
• 2 Each local VA authorized facility has ridership guidelines based on their capabilities.
• 3 A list with the VTS offices in the US: Veterans Transportation Service Locations
• Veterans Transportation Service Locations

The Salvation Army, United States Central Territory – Nicor “Sharing” Program

No Transportation service available on the website

• Service Area:see for each state: communities in 11 Midwestern States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska , North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Transportation Services Provided: 
• Eligibility Criteria: 

American Cancer Society – Hope Lodge Transportation Services

Hope Lodge is a program of the American Cancer Society that offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. 

There are more than 30 Hope Lodge throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Transportation may be provided by the Hope Lodge community or nearby treatment facilities.:

• Service Area: Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Boston, MA; Burlington, VT; Charleston, SC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Greenville, NC; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Iowa City, IA; Jackson, MS; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, MO; Lexington, KY; Lubbock, TX; Memphis, TN; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; New York City, NY; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Rochester, MN; Rochester, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; San Juan, PR; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL.
• cancer patients and caregivers;
• traveling far from home for outpatient medical care related to the patient’s cancer diagnosis;
• be in active cancer treatment;
• permanently reside more than 40 miles or one hour away from their cancer treatment center. Each patient must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• stay at Hope Lodge;
• ask the Hope Lodge staff about specific transportation options available at this location.
• 1 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACS suspended Hope Lodge operations on March 27, 2020, because we could no longer ensure the health and safety of our immune-compromised cancer patient residents, volunteers, and staff. Until we are able to safely host patients again, ACS is offering our Hope Lodge facilities as free temporary housing for health care workers who are unable to return home for fear of exposing their families to the coronavirus.
• 2 All lodging requests must begin with a referral from the patient’s treatment facility located near the Hope Lodge community. Potential guests should coordinate a request through their treatment facility doctor or social worker. Rooms are available on a first-referred, first-served basis.
• American Cancer Society Transportation
• American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

LogistiCare – Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

ModivCare Solutions, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ: MODV). As the nation’s largest manager of non-emergency medical 

transportation, LogistiCare manages more than 63 million rides annually in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

• Service Area: 50 states and the District of Columbia
• Transportation Services Provided: Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation
• Every member plan, whether Medicaid or private insurance , has a different set of eligibility requirements.
• Members, families, social workers, and health care professionals all book rides via the online reservation portals or call centers. LogistiCare ensures eligibility and schedules the most appropriate transportation provider to meet their needs.
• 1Medicaid paid: States establish and administer their own Medicaid programs and determine the type , amount, duration, and scope of services within broad federal guidelines. Federal law requires states to provide certain mandatory benefits (inclcuding Transportation to medical care) and allows states the choice of covering other optional benefits. Mandatory benefits include services including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician services, laboratory and x-ray services, and home health services, among others. Optional benefits include services including prescription drugs, case management, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Medicare Advantage covers some NEMT transportation.LogistiCare presence map in United States: Reservation Numbers & Location Map | LogistiCare Solutions
• Mandatory & Optional Medicaid Benefits

MTM – Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

As one of the nation’s most experienced and qualified non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) brokers, MTM was founded in 1995 by Peg and Lynn Griswold. 

With headquarters in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, we operate in 31 states and the District of Columbia and maintain call centers and offices across the United States. MTM’s diverse client base includes healthcare and transit contracts with state and county governments, departments for aging, public transit agencies, community groups, and Managed Care Organizations.

• Service Area: 31 states and the District of Columbia
• Medicaid members;
• in need of a ride to their health care provider for a covered Medicaid service if they have no other way to get there.
• Applicants must call their MTM office to schedule transportation a few business days before their appointment (3 in Mississippi, 5 in Nevada,…), unless their trip is urgent.
• 1 Specific details available for each state.
• Our Locations – MTM Inc
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | MTM, Inc

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Veteran Transportation Program

DAV ( Disabled American Veterans ) is a leading nonprofit that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. Annually, they provide over 700,000 free rides to veterans 

seeking transportation to their scheduled VA medical appointments nationwide. In Wisconsin DAV gives more than 40,000 free rides to veterans each year.

• Service Area: nationwide (so far encountered in Maine, Wisconsin)
• Transportation Services Provided: getting to and from scheduled VA medical appointments (usually, best to check for each state)
• Other conditions might apply, so please check with the DAV organization in your state.
• Applicants should check with the DAV organization in their state for specific details.
• 1 Applicants should check the website of the DAV organization in their state for further details. (eg. Wisconsin , Maine ).
• Our Mission – DAV Department of Wisconsin
• DAV (Disabled American Veterans) – LinkedIn

AmeriCorps Seniors – Senior Companion Program

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that funds organizations to make positive impact in communities. To support the placement of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in communities, we provide more than $800 million in financial and human resources grants every year. 

These grants provide resources and people power in the form of members and volunteers for organizations across the country.

The Senior Companion program focuses on providing assistance and friendship to older adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. Through this program, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers keep seniors independent longer and provide respite to family caregivers. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers themselves report better health and longevity having served their community.

• Service Area:  N ationwide
• Transportation Services Provided: any purpose
• Applicants must be adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills.
• Examples of Senior Companion Programs:a) befriending older adults and assisting with daily living tasks at a supportive housing program;b) providing supportive services such as transportation to appointments, assistance with grocery shopping, and cooking meals.
• AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers must be 55 years and older. Volunteers are eligible to receive a stipend for their volunteering if they meet income eligibility requirements.
• The Senior Companion Program provides grants to organizations (national or local nonprofits, schools, government agencies, faith-based or community organizations) with a dual purpose: to engage persons 55 years and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.
• 1 The program is delivered through local organizations, such as national or local nonprofits, schools, government agencies, faith-based or community organizations.
• AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program | AmeriCorps
• Our frequently asked questions | AmeriCorps

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

A PACE organization is a non-profit private or public entity that is primarily engaged in providing PACE health care services. 

PACE providers receive monthly Medicare and Medicaid capitation payments for each enrollee. Medicare enrollees who are not eligible for Medicaid pay monthly premiums equal to the Medicaid capitation amount, but no deductibles, coinsurance, or any other type of Medicare or Medicaid cost-sharing.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) benefits include, but are not limited to, all Medicaid and Medicare covered services, including transportation. PACE also includes all other services determined necessary by the health professionals team to improve and maintain an individual’s health.

PACE programs provide services primarily in an adult day health center and are supplemented by in-home and referral services in accordance with the enrollee’s needs.

• Transportation Services Provided:   
• Be 55 or older
• Live in the service area of a PACE organization
• Need a nursing home-level of care (as certified by your state)
• Be able to live safely in the community with help from PACE
• TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES: To find out if you’re eligible and if there’s a PACE program near you, search for PACE plans in your area or
• call your Medicaid office Call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
• 1 What you pay for PACE depends on your financial situation.If you have Medicaid, you won’t pay a monthly premium for the long-term care portion of the PACE benefit.If you don’t qualify for Medicaid but you have Medicare, you’ll be charged these:A monthly premium to cover the long-term care portion of the PACE benefitA premium for Medicare Part D drugsThere’s no deductible or copayment for any drug, service, or care approved by your health care team.If you don’t have Medicare or Medicaid, you can pay for PACE privately.
• Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Benefits
• Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for States

United Way USA

United Way is engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. As the largest privately-funded nonprofit in the world, we create solutions that build stronger communities. 

We’re improving education, strengthening financial stability and making communities healthier. But we don’t do it alone. Nearly 2.6 million volunteers and 9.6 million donors are engaged with us across the world to advance community-based and community-led solutions.

Launched in 2018, Ride United leverages the strengths of United Ways, the 211 network and partners to address unmet transportation needs for individuals and families across the U.S. In 2020, United Way expanded Ride United to connect clients with food and household good deliveries, in addition to providing essential transportation.

• Transportation Services Provided: Any purpose 
• Clients must be individuals and families in communities across the country with unmet transportation needs.
• Applicants must dial 211 or visit 211.org. Free transportation and food deliveries are not available in every community, but 211 specialists will connect applicants with the best available services to meet your needs.
• 1 Help us get people where they need to go by supporting Ride United. Your generous contribution will provide someone with a free ride to a job interview or chemotherapy appointment, or help deliver groceries from a food bank to someone in need. 
• FAQs | United Way Worldwide

Angel Flight West – Free Medical Transportation

A small child, ravaged by cancer, needs specialized lifesaving treatment at a hospital 300 miles away. A father, separated from his family by a hurricane, wants desperately to be reunited. 

A domestic-violence survivor longs to start a new life in another city, but cannot afford to leave. These are just a few of the people to whom we offer help and hope.

There’s an angel in the cockpit. The ability to travel easily across the country is something that most of us take for granted. But for those whose lives are in turmoil, the financial, physical, and emotional burdens can make ordinary trips extraordinarily difficult. That’s when they turn to Angel Flight West. Our network of 1,400+ volunteer pilots fly their own planes and pay for all costs out of their own pockets, in order to make these critical journeys.

At our headquarters in Santa Monica, California, our ground team manages the complex system of matching pilots with passengers, coordinating the flights, spreading the word among referral agencies, and continually recruiting new volunteers.

What we do is much like running a small airline, further complicated by the extra care and expense of working with passengers who need our help, their families, as well as medical and hospital personnel. The beneficiaries of the flight – the passengers and their families, the healthcare organizations – pay nothing at all, ever.

• Service Area: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
• Transportation Services Provided: Medical Appointments.
• Request must be verified by a medical provider involved in the passenger’s care (social worker, nurse, doctor, etc.)We will need a medical provider involved in the passenger’s care to fill out brief paperwork that we send directly to him or her.
• Medically stableWe will need to have a physician verify that the passenger is medically stable and able to fly commercially.
• Geographic criteria AFW provides air transportation within the 13 Western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Passengers will be referred to other organisations if the transportation would involve travel outside this service area. Note: We may be able to provide commercial air transportation if the flight originates in our territory but terminates outside of our territory if the destination is the only place a patient can receive potentially life saving treatment.
• Reason for travel AFW primarily provides air transportation for patients travelling to and from scheduled medical treatment. We also arrange “compassion” flights for individuals who need to visit or be a caregiver for a critically ill family member. Additionally, we will arrange flights to relocate victims of domestic violence, to transport children and adults to camps for a variety of special needs (such as burn survivors and families impacted by HIV or AIDS), and to fly support staff and supplies during natural disasters or other crises. “Compassion” requests are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• Financial or compelling needAFW is a charitable service and Alaska Airlines is a generous donor, providing hundreds of tickets to help patients get to necessary treatment. We recognise that the costs of medical care, lost wages, and providing care can deplete a family’s resources. Passengers do not need to be desperate or destitute to qualify, we simply want to make the best use of our limited resources.
• 2 business days’ advance noticeWe generally require 2 business days’ advance notice to review the paperwork and book a flight. In some cases, we can accommodate shorter term requests.
• Apply Online: Angel Flight West – Request a Flight
• or Please Contact: 888-4-AN-ANGEL (888-426-2643)
• 1 Because of the limited resources of our volunteer pilots, the distance traveled can be no more than 1,000 miles in each direction.
• 2 There is never a charge of any kind for an Angel Flight.
• 3 Your flight will be scheduled to accommodate your medical appointment.
• 4 Your pilot will pick you up at an airport near your home and bring you to your treatment facility.
• 5 Your flight is just for you, and will typically be in a small private plane.
• 6 This means that we can pick you up at an airport near your home, even if you live in a rural area.
• 7 After your appointment, another pilot will pick you up and bring you home.
• 8 You can bring companions to travel with you.
• 9 You can travel with Angel Flight on as many trips as you need.

Miracle Flights – Free Flights

Since 1985, we’ve provided more than 127,000 free flights to those in need of life-changing medical care not available in their local communities.

Almost all Miracle Flights patients suffer from medical conditions treated by only a handful of experts located across the country, which makes medical travel a necessity. While insurance may cover actual treatment, it rarely covers the cost of travel.

As a result, many patients go untreated or misdiagnosed, simply because they can’t get to the medical experts who can effectively treat their condition. That’s where Miracle Flights comes in. We alleviate the financial burden of travel so families can focus on treatment and recovery.

We fly everywhere, every time. Our team provides commercial plane tickets to all U.S.-based medical treatment facilities at no cost to families. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’re able to fly patients as many times as needed. We’ve been flying some for more than 18 years.

We fly everyone, of every age. We help treat all diseases for patients of every age. Simply put, we’ll fly anyone with a complex medical need who requires distant medical care. We believe in the healing power of family.

We’ll pay to fly both parents or legal guardians of patients under 18. We’ll pay to fly a caregiver or companion for adult patients.

• Service Area: United States.
• Is the patient medically cleared to safely travel on a commercial plane?
• Do you have a confirmed medical appointment requiring air travel? Your treatment site will need to verify your medical appointment date.
• Is your requested departure date at least 14 days away from today’s date?
• Based on your household size, does your family’s gross income fall at or below our established financial thresholds (must be verifiable using IRS tax documentation)? Our financial thresholds are based on household size and are generally three times the listed annual Federal Poverty Guidelines listed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Application Details: TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES: 
• Online Flight Request Application
• or Please Contact: 800-359-1711
• 1 Miracle Flights provides free commercial airline tickets to those in need of life-changing medical care far from home.
• 2 Our programming services are available to children and adults! Miracle Flights will provide free commercial flights for anyone that needs medical care far from home, regardless of their age.
• 3 Miracle Flights will provide up to two round trip flights each month for eligible patients and family members for as long as it takes. Some families have received dozens of flights from us over the course of many years.
• 4 We ask that you submit a new online flight request application for each requested medical travel journey.
• 5 We ask that all flight request applications be submitted at least 14 days before your requested departure date. This allows us optimal time to search and coordinate the most accommodating flight for you at the most economical price for our organization.
• 6 “For a Child Patient – Miracle Flights will provide flights to a qualifying child patient (age 17 and under at the time of medical appointment) and up to two adult parents/legal guardians/family members (up to 3 total passengers). For an Adult Patient – Miracle Flights will provide flights for an adult patient (age 18 and over) and one spouse/caregiver/family member (up to 2 total passengers) if it is medically necessary for the patient to travel with a chaperone.”
• 7 We’ll provide flights to anywhere in the United States, as long as your treatment site verifies your medical appoint date. In cities with multiple airports, we’ll generally provide flights to the airport that is best for you and your family as long as it’s economically feasible for our organization.
• 8 Passengers are responsible for all baggage fees and add-on fees as set forth by the airline they are traveling. Please visit your airline’s website for the latest details and processes.

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Highly Rural Transportation Grants program

VA’s Highly Rural Transportation Grants program provides money for free rides for Vets living in highly rural areas. Thousands of Veterans who live in highly rural and remote areas will now have free 

transportation to their VA medical appointments to receive the health care they need and have earned through service to our country.

The program enables State Veterans Service Agencies and Veteran Service Organizations to use innovative approaches to provide transportation services that help to expand access to VA health care for Veterans.

A highly rural area is a county or counties with a population of less than seven persons per square mile. Twenty-five states have counties that are highly rural. Those states are found in the northern, western and southwestern parts of the United States.

• Transportation Services Provided:  VA Medical Appointments.
• Veterans who live in highly rural and remote areas.
• Please Contact for more information: 1-800-273-8255
• 1 The free transportation is made possible through VA’s Highly Rural Transportation Grants program.

Community Transportation Association of America

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and its members believe that mobility is a basic human right. From work and education to life-sustaining

health care and human services programs to shopping and visiting with family and friends, mobility directly impacts quality of life. National Volunteer Transportation Center is a program by CTAA who’s purpose is to promote and support the concept and practice of volunteer transportation, which includes volunteer driver programs, shared vehicle utilization, and ride sharing initiatives. The National Volunteer Transportation Center is pleased to present this map that provides a listing of volunteer transportation providers in each state.

• Service Area:  All 50 states ​
• Transportation Services Provided: Each organisation has a different policy.
• Eligibility Criteria: Each organisation has a different policy.
• Each organisation has a different policy. Find your place in the map and contact the organisation to see what kind of application they require.
• Map of Volunteer Driver Programs
• National Aging and Disability Transportation Center

A program of the Federal Transit Administration administered by Easterseals and USAging with guidance from the Administration for Community Living.

The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) can help people with  disabilities and older adults find out about their community’s available transportation services and connect individuals with transportation operators and mobility managers who can assist in finding transportation when they need it.

• Transportation Services Provided: All types.
• Eligibility Criteria: NADTC helps with connecting seniors to organisations. Each organisation has a different policy, however, NADTC will work with you in finding what works for you.
• U.S. Local and State Transit Links

Links to thousands of transit agencies for cities, towns and counties across the United States. Find your route. Some routes are free for the seniors, some have subsidized fares, while other routes are donation based as they may be covered by agencies like the Area Agency on Aging.

Check your route to find out more details. 

• Eligibility Criteria: Almost all routes require you to show some proof, be it a medicaid card, disability proof, prescription form the doctor, or some other requirement. Contact your local route to find out more details. 

ITNAmerica develops community-based transportation solutions designed to address the challenge of senior mobility . ITNAmerica is the only national non-profit senior transportation network. 

ITN affiliates work in 11 communities across 10 states, from Maine to Florida to California. Their model is local, but the network is national, and with reach comes strength. As they aren’t yet everywhere, so to ensure older people in communities across America have access to quality transportation options they’ve developed   Trusted Transportation Partners program . 

• Eligibility Criteria: Contact your local ITN or TTP partner to find out more details. 
• Find your ITN

Volunteer Driver Programs

This map will show the names of programs in your state . Users must contact the specific program to learn the details.

• Eligibility Criteria:  Contact organisation in your area to find out the eligibility criteria. ​​
• Volunteer Transportation Providers in the United States

Local Area Agency on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) have long recognized the myriad challenges older adults face are at the forefront of community efforts to 

expand the transportation options available for older adults and people with disabilities. AAAs develop and manage senior transportation programs; participate in, and often lead, local and regional efforts to coordinate transportation services; and advocate for transportation funding. Find your local Area agency on Aging here . 

• Find your local AAA

Center for Independent Living

Center for Independent Living (CIL) play an important role in advocating for and developing transportation options for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Find your local CIL and see if they offer a free transportation program in your area.

• Find your local CIL

Easterseals

Many Easterseals chapter provide free transportation to seniors as well as the eligible members of the community. 

For example, Easterseals Alabama, through a partnership with The Alabama Department of Transportation, The United Way, and the Department of Human Resources provides rides to and from work for eligible individuals in Tuscaloosa County ADRS. Check your local Easterseals to see if they provide such program. 

• Eligibility Criteria:  Contact your local Easterseals to find out the eligibility criteria. ​​
• Connect Locally

Love in the name of Christ

Love INC (In the Name of Christ) is an organization made up of local church volunteers to help people in need. Volunteers provide communication, companionship, financial counseling, after school 

child care, clothing, food,  transportation and visitation to the home bound. Volunteers offer home services such as house cleaning, snow shoveling, yard work, moving heavy items, appliance repair, general home maintenance, home weatherization, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and auto repair for the elderly or disabled.

• Eligibility Criteria:  Contact your local Love INC to find out the eligibility criteria. ​​

211 is committed to helping citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, their goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from the community including state and  local health and human services programs.

Contact your local 211 to find free transportation options in your area. 

• Eligibility Criteria:  Contact your local 211 to find out the eligibility criteria. ​​
• Find a Local 211

Veyo is a proven, end-to-end solution to the logistics challenge of NEMT (non emergency medical transportation).

Veyo is a company that partners with insurance companies and health facilities to provide non-emergency medical transportation that’s covered as an insurance benefit.

• Service Area:Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Virginia
• Transportation Services Provided: non-emergency medical transportation
• have an insurance (Medicaid and Medicare);
• be beneficiaries who need to get to and from medical services, but have no means of transportation.
• Applicants must ask their insurance company if Veyo is one of their transportation benefits – if yes, they’ll help them schedule rides.
• Seniors and caregivers can’t sign up for the service or arrange rides – only a health organization partner can arrange rides.
• 1Best for: Seniors who need transportation to medical appointments and those who need a special vehicle to accommodate a wheelchair or stretcher.Price: Free, if their insurance company offers Veyo as a transportation benefit. Because we contract with health plans, our transportation costs are covered by insurance or Medicaid/Medicare Advantage benefits. There is no cost to the passenger to use Veyo® services.
• Frequently Asked Questions – Veyo

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TARC is offering free and unlimited summer bus passes for Louisville youth

TARC is offering free and unlimited travel passes for Louisville-area youth this summer.

From June 1-Aug. 31, children and young adults ages 6-19 are able to use a summer youth pass for free and unlimited bus rides after uploading it to their MyTARC fare card, according to a news release.

TARC interim executive director Ozzy Gibson said the opportunity is an exciting one made possible by the Louisville Metro Government.

“Offering unlimited travel through the summer gives our children safe and convenient access to important destinations throughout the region,” Gibson said.

Passes are currently available via the TARC locations at Union Station or Nia Center. Those without a MyTARC card will have a one-time set up fee of $5, along with having a photo taken.

TARC TARC will face financial insolvency in 2032 without new revenue