Can I get help affording a car?

Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.

What is Medicaid NEMT?

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).

Are there reduced-fare transit options?

Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.

What if I live in a rural area with no bus?

Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.

Transportation in Colorado

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Colorado

Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and handles cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services (the statewide LSC program), Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and numerous county self-help centers support fathers statewide.

13 Resources

1. Mountain Metropolitan Transit (Colorado Springs) — Paid

Colorado Springs' public bus system operated by the city, providing fixed-route and ADA paratransit services across El Paso County. Serves residents with regular fares, reduced fares for seniors, youth, and disabled riders, and passes available online and at retail outlets. Use the website or app to plan a trip; for paratransit eligibility, bring a photo ID and medical documentation of a disability to apply through the program office.

719-385-7433 · 1015 Transit Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

2. Transfort (Fort Collins) — Paid

Fort Collins' public transit system providing fixed-route bus service, the MAX bus rapid transit line, and Dial-A-Ride ADA paratransit across the city. Serves residents with standard fares, reduced fares for seniors and youth, and passes for CSU students, K-12 students, and seniors. Use the website or app to plan a trip; for paratransit eligibility, bring a photo ID and medical documentation of a disability to apply through Dial-A-Ride.

970-221-6620 · 250 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

3. Bustang (Statewide Intercity Bus) — Paid

CDOT's intercity bus service connecting Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, and other Colorado cities along the I-25 and I-70 corridors. Serves Colorado residents and visitors with per-trip fares and multi-ride passes. Buy tickets online or at participating stations; have ready a photo ID, your ticket or confirmation, and baggage limits in mind, and arrive 15 minutes before departure to board.

1-800-900-3011 · Routes connecting major Colorado cities · Service schedule varies · Visit Website

4. Colorado DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) — Paid

Colorado's motor vehicle agency handling driver's licenses, state ID cards, vehicle registration, title transfers, and driver record requests at offices statewide. Serves Colorado residents, with fees set by service type. Schedule an appointment online before visiting; bring required identity documents such as a passport or birth certificate plus proof of Colorado residency like a utility bill or lease, Social Security number, and payment for fees.

303-205-5600 · Offices across Colorado · Varies; many Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Colorado 2-1-1 - Transportation — Free

Free statewide helpline connecting Colorado residents to local transportation assistance, medical ride programs, senior transportation, and regional transit providers 24 hours a day. Serves all Coloradans regardless of income at no cost. No intake is required to call; dial 211 from any Colorado phone and have ready your ZIP code, the destination type such as medical appointments or work, and household details for tailored referrals.

211 · Statewide · 24/7

6. Via Mobility Services (Boulder) — Paid

Nonprofit transit provider serving Boulder County with accessible door-to-door rides for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents, plus transportation vouchers and mobility training. Serves Boulder County with sliding-scale fares based on eligibility. Call to apply for eligibility; bring a photo ID, proof of Boulder County address, and medical or income documentation supporting your eligibility category to the intake appointment with a mobility coordinator.

303-447-2848 · 2855 N 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80301 · Mon-Fri 6am-10pm; Sat 8am-8pm · Visit Website

7. Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) — Paid

Public bus system serving Greeley and Evans in Weld County with fixed-route service and ADA paratransit for eligible riders. Serves residents with standard fares, reduced fares for seniors, youth, and disabled riders, and passes available at the transit office and retail outlets. Use the website to plan a trip; for paratransit eligibility, bring a photo ID and medical documentation of a disability to apply through the GET paratransit office.

970-350-9287 · 1001 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

8. Pueblo Transit — Paid

Public bus system operated by the City of Pueblo, providing fixed-route service and ADA paratransit throughout the Pueblo urban area. Serves residents with regular fares, reduced fares for seniors, youth, and disabled riders, and multi-ride passes available at the transit office. Use the city website to plan a trip; for paratransit eligibility, bring a photo ID and medical documentation of a disability to apply through the Pueblo Transit paratransit office.

719-542-4306 · 123 Broadway Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 · Mon-Sat; hours vary by route · Visit Website

9. COLT (City of Loveland Transit) — Paid

Public transit serving Loveland with fixed-route buses and connections to the Fort Collins-Loveland area, including links to Transfort and Bustang regional services. Serves Loveland residents with standard fares, reduced fares for seniors, youth, and disabled riders, and multi-ride passes. Use the city website to plan a trip; for reduced fare eligibility, bring a photo ID, proof of age or disability, and any prior transit reduced-fare card to the transit office.

970-962-2700 · 200 N Wilson Ave, Loveland, CO 80537 · Mon-Fri 6am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm

10. Grand Valley Transit (Grand Junction) — Paid

Public transit serving Grand Junction and Mesa County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit for eligible riders across the Grand Valley. Serves residents with standard fares, reduced fares for seniors, youth, and disabled riders, and multi-ride passes. Use the website to plan a trip; for paratransit eligibility, bring a photo ID, proof of Mesa County address, and medical documentation of a disability to the transit office to apply.

970-256-7433 · 525 S 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 · Mon-Sat; hours vary · Visit Website

11. Lyft/Uber Assistance Programs - Colorado — Paid

Ride-share services that periodically partner with Colorado nonprofits, hospitals, and employers on discounted rides for low-income individuals, healthcare trips, and job access in Colorado metro areas. Serves residents where partner programs operate. Check with your healthcare provider, workforce center, or caseworker for available ride vouchers; to use standard services, download the Lyft or Uber app with a valid ID and payment method.

Available in CO metro areas · 24/7 · Visit Website

12. Colorado Car Share Programs — Paid

Car-sharing services operating in the Denver and Boulder metros providing short-term vehicle access for residents without personal vehicles through hourly and daily rentals. Serves licensed drivers meeting each program's age and driving record requirements. Join through the program's website; bring a valid driver's license, a credit card, and proof of address, and review each program's specific age minimum, deposit, and insurance terms before booking.

Denver and Boulder metro · 24/7 · Visit Website

13. Seniors' Resource Center - Transportation (Denver) — Paid

Door-to-door transportation for seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities in the Denver metro area, providing rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and essential errands. Serves eligible riders with suggested donation-based fares that vary by service area. Call to apply for eligibility; bring a photo ID, proof of Denver-area address, and documentation of age or disability to the intake appointment with a transportation coordinator.

303-235-6972 · 3227 Chase St, Denver, CO 80212 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?: Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?: Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?: Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.