Transportation
Several of these organizations offer reduced-cost fares for persons with medical conditions and older adults. Please contact organizations for more details.
| Organization | About Organization | Service Area | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Ride Dallas | Tell My Ride Dallas where you are and where you want to go and our staff will provide you with the most appropriate, cost-effective transportation services for any trip in Dallas County. My Ride Dallas will help you apply for each transportation service for which you qualify. | Dallas County | Contact My Ride Dallas by phone at (972) 855-8084 or email at ccravens@respectthetech.tech https://myridedallas.org/get-started/ |
| HandiTran | Handitran is available for senior citizens in Arlington, TX 65 and over as well as persons with disabilities. Cash Fare: $2 per one-way trip. Please have exact fare as drivers do not provide change. | Arlington, TX | 817-459-5390 https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/handitran |
| DART Paratransit | DART Paratransit Services provides curb-to-curb public transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use DART’s bus or rail services. Paratransit Services also offers free travel training, and a travel ambassador program, to ADA paratransit eligible individuals who have the ability to use bus or rail services. | Available in the DART member cities of Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, University Park, Plano and DFW International Airport. | https://dart.org/guide/transit-and-use/paratransit-services/paratransiteligibility |
| DART Rides | The program serves registered residents of qualified cities or ZIP codes who are senior citizens age 65+ and/or persons with disabilities. Persons interested in applying for the service should complete an application to determine eligibility. | DART Service Area | https://dart.org/guide/supporting-services/rider-assistance-program/dart-rides |
| Uber Assist | With Uber Assist, certified drivers give special assistance to riders who may need extra help. | Uber Service Area | https://www.uber.com/au/en/ride/assist/ |
Additional Agencies
2-1-1 Texas Information on state and local health and human services
Dial 2-1-1 (214) 871-5065
Aging Information Call hours: Available 24/7 in 140+ languages www.ccadvance.org
Connect to Care Aging and Disability Resource Center Online service directory in English and Spanish (888) 743-1202 Service Navigators Call hours: Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM www.connecttocaredallas.org
Google Transit Online trip planner with detailed transit directions for DART, DCTA, Trinity Metro and the TRE www.google.com/transit
Download Get a Ride Guide from My Ride North Texas https://www.nctcog.org/trans/plan/transit-management-and-planning/general-public-information/existing-services/myridenorthtexas
DFW Rehab Resources 