Rides & transportation

Getting to the doctor, grocery store, pharmacy, or church shouldn’t mean giving up independence. Start here.

Tell them you need rides for a senior. They know local options.

Dial 211 · Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116

Many offer or arrange non-emergency medical rides and local senior transport. Free or low cost.

Some plans include non-emergency medical transportation. Call the number on the insurance card and ask about “NEMT” or rides to appointments.

Medicare.gov

City buses, senior shuttles, and door-to-door paratransit for people with disabilities. Your local transit site or 211 can point you there.

Ask 211

Churches, nonprofits, and senior centers often have volunteers who drive neighbors to appointments. Ask your church or call 211.

Find local help

Ride services you can book by phone (no smartphone required). Paid service — good when family can’t drive that day.

GoGoGrandparent

Veterans may qualify for VA travel pay or shuttle service to VA medical centers.

VA travel info