No. FindaRideFlorida.org can help you locate the available transportation providers in your area and their contact information.

• Public Transit Agency

  Agencies that operate public bus systems (mass transit) and paratransit services. Paratransit services are for individuals with special circumstances and an application is required.

• Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC)

  Each county in Florida has a CTC who provides or coordinates transportation services for residents who are qualified for the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program.

• Travel Training

  When available, travel training can teach you how to use your public transportation and paratransit systems. This can include trip planning, understanding bus schedules, purchasing tickets, and paying fares.

• Public Transportation

  These providers include public transit agencies and other transportation services provided by the local government, such as Dial a Ride/free on demand shuttles.

• Other Transportation Providers

  These providers include services operated by private companies and organizations, such as taxis and airport shuttles.

Florida has many public transit options, but you may have questions about how to use them or about their safety. Fortunately, the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition has created a Transit Booklet containing tips and important information for safely riding with public transit services in Florida.

• A Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) can help determine if you qualify for low-cost or in some cases free transportation services through Florida’s Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program.
• If you qualify, they can help you apply for TD status to gain access to special transportation services.
• If you are eligible and it’s available in your county, a CTC can also help you access Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services.
• The CTC contact information can be found at the top of your search results on FindaRideFlorida.org.
• The list of CTCs by county can be found at the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged website.

• This program provides low-cost or free transportation services to older adults 65 and older, people with disabilities, children at risk and low-income residents who cannot provide their own transportation.
• To learn more and apply, contact the Community Transportation Coordinator in your county.
• The TD program is managed by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.
• Visit the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged website to learn more.

• Contact the Community Transportation Coordinator or the public transit agency for your county.
• These resources can also be found at the top of the search results for FindaRideFlorida.org when searching using a location in your county.

• When available, travel training can teach you how to use your public transportation and paratransit systems.
• This can include trip planning, understanding bus schedules, purchasing tickets, and paying fares.

To learn how to get from place to place with or without driving, download or order Florida’s Guide to Safe Mobility for Life plus other free materials from the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition's Resource Center.

Watch the following video created by the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition which addresses the importance of mobility independence, the keys to achieving safe mobility for life, how to use FindaRideFlorida.org, and other available community services available to you, your family, and those under your care.

Mobility Independence Webinar:

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