Transportation Services
Some people may qualify for transportation to medical appointments through their health insurance. To determine this, please call the customer service number on the back of the individual’s insurance card. People who receive Medicaid may be able to qualify for limited transportation. This should be discussed with the individual’s DHHS case worker and/or adult services worker depending on the transportation needed or the Beneficiary Helpline on the back of the Medicaid card.
This information is compiled by the Tri-County Office on Aging as a courtesy. Its appearance here does not imply Tri-County Office on Aging endorsement of the resources mentioned.
Public Transportation
While public transportation services cannot cross county lines, some offer limited transport to certain locations or a location where people can switch to another transit authority. Call your local public transportation authority for more information.
Capital Area Transit Authority
517-394-1000
www.cata.org
- Redi Ride – advance-reservation, curb-to-curb service, operating Monday through Saturday in the city of Mason and the townships of Delhi and Meridian
- Spec-Tran – Spec-Tran customers must be certified in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please download the ADA pre-certification application (PDF).
*For assistance with a Spec-Tran application, please contact Disability Network Capital Area at 1-877-652-0403 or for more information go to: https://www.cata.org/spectran
- Shopping Bus – regularly scheduled transportation from housing communities for older adults to select grocery stores and shopping centers. The Shopping Bus operates Monday through Friday. Call 517-394-2282 for a list of participating housing communities.
- CATA Rydz – app-based service providing alternatives to reaching destinations and connecting to the region’s public transit systems across three zoned areas of Delta Township, Lansing on demand and Airport/MSU. Download the CATA Rydz app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play
- CRS – Community Rural Service – Monday – Friday 517-394-2282 southern and norther portions of rural Ingham
***Discounted rates are available on fixed routes for people over age 62 or people with disabilities. Veterans ride free on all CATA services. Applications for discounted fares are available here: https://www.cata.org/Fares/Discounted-Fares
Call CATA for additional details.
Clinton Transit
Clinton Transit is a public transit system established in 2001 that provides curb to curb service to meet the transportation needs of passengers in all of Clinton County. Discount bus passes are available for purchase.
989-224-8127
www.mybluebus.com
EATRAN
EATRAN offers curb to curb service, downtown Lansing express, out of county medical trips, Eaton County connector service and a summer fun pass for families. Discounted fares are offered to older adults, and people with disabilities who submit the reduced fare application. Veterans ride free (documentation needed)
Other Transportation Options
By Dawn’s Early Light
Offers wheelchair transportation. Aides may be available upon request.
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C&V Transportation
Offers wheelchair transportation.
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Castle Car Services, Inc.
Offers wheelchair transportation.
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JWR Transport Services
Offers wheelchair transportation. Aides available on a case-by-case basis.
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Lansing Mercy Ambulance
Offers stretcher transportation.
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LifeEMS
Offers stretcher and wheelchair transportation. Need to call to confirm zip code for service.
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Mobile Medical Response (MMR)
Offers wheelchair and stretcher transportation.
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On Eagle Wings
CPR certified drivers providing wheelchair van if needed in Mulliken, Vermontville and surrounding areas of Eaton County. Including dialysis runs.
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Optimum Peace Home Healthcare LLC
Aides may be available upon request.
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Portland Express
Serves residents of Portland and neighboring communities/mostly rural. Offers wheelchair transportation.
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Rich’s Residential Transportation
Offers wheelchair transportation. Aides may be available upon request.
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Ready Ride Transportation
Offers wheelchair transportation.
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Upcare Transportation (formerly Transcare, LLC)
Offers wheelchair and stretcher transportation.
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Other Transportation Options
Some people may prefer to hire a home health aide to provide transportation and assistance while shopping or traveling to medical appointments. TCOA maintains a list of private hire individuals who provide these services. To request this list, please call 517-887-1440.
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has a very limited number of volunteer drivers available. For more information on this program, please contact RSVP directly at 517-887-6116.
Mason Community Services have volunteer drivers on a limited basis for those in rural Ingham County (Mason, Dansville, Leslie, Stockbridge). Call 313-591-0822 or submit a request on the website.