The Florida Commission on Transportation is a statewide program that coordinates transportation services for individuals facing transportation challenges due to age, income, or disability.
Additionally, some Florida counties are renewing their commitment to helping the less fortunate. In Bay County, county commissioners have approved an expansion of the agreement with Uber, the Liberty partner of Tallahassee clients.
The contract offers people with transport disadvantaged with discounted rides in Bay County. The Bay County program costs $750,000.
Taxpayers have not paid 100% of their invoice. County officials say riders eligible for the program will have to pay $1.50 per trip. The county says there are several provisions. For example, if you are 60 years old and are below the federal poverty line and can demonstrate that you have other forms of transportation, you can apply.
Available rides are available from 6am to 8pm Monday through Saturday.
Other programs are offered statewide, like Medicaid non-emergency medical transport. This provides free rides for eligible Medicaid recipients with medical appointments.
We have a Community Transport Coordinator (CTCS). Each Florida County has a CTC designated by the Transportation Commission to coordinate and/or provide disadvantaged transport services within the service area. You can contact the county CTC to determine eligibility and inquire about available services.
Other groups lend a hand by providing local transport.
Many local agencies and nonprofits offer specialized transportation services for individuals with disabilities, including wheelchair accessible vehicles. An example is:
Hillsboro County offers door-to-door transportation services for people with disabilities and seniors. In Brevard County, Space Coast Region transits provide para-transit services to people over the age of 60 or with disabilities.
