How can my parent get free transportation?
Start with your parent’s Area Agency on Aging, which can point you to free or low-cost rides. Volunteer drivers, senior shuttles and reduced transit fares may also be available.
Places to check:
- Eldercare Locator. Call 1-800-677-1116 or search online. The federal Administration for Community Living runs it to help older adults find services, including transportation.
- Public transit. Ask about reduced senior fares and whether door-to-door rides are offered for riders who cannot use regular buses.
- Medicaid. If your parent has Medicaid, it may cover rides to medical visits.
- Faith groups and volunteer driver programs. Ask at your parent’s place of worship or senior center.
Book rides early, since some services ask for advance notice. Read more about Medicare and rides to the doctor.
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This answer is general information, not medical, legal or financial advice. Rules can vary by state.
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