Mountain Rides – Sun Valley/Ketchum

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Public transit for the Sun Valley and Wood River Valley area, with fare-free buses connecting Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey, and Bellevue. Fathers working or living in Blaine County can use Mountain Rides for commutes, ski-season trips, and family errands. Call the Ketchum office or visit the site for current routes, schedules, and commuter programs. Most local routes are free to riders, with donations encouraged to support service.

Contact & Details

Address: Ketchum, ID 83340

Phone: 208-788-7433

Hours: Service daily

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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 Idaho

Idaho magistrate divisions handle custody matters within the district courts. The Child Support Services division within the Department of Health and Welfare runs enforcement. Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Idaho Falls are the largest cities. Idaho Legal Aid Services provides free family law help for eligible fathers statewide.

More Transportation in Idaho

  • Citylink – Moscow/Pullman — Public transit service connecting Moscow, Idaho with Pullman, Washington, plus routes on the University of Idaho campus. Fathers can use Cit
  • TART – Pocatello Transit — Public bus service for the Pocatello area, operated through the City of Pocatello. Fathers can use TART routes to commute to work, school, s
  • COAST Transit – Coeur d'Alene — Public transit for the north Idaho area, serving Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, and the surrounding Kootenai County communities. Fathers can use
  • Idaho Falls Transit (TRPTA) — Public transit for the Idaho Falls area operated by the Targhee Regional Public Transportation Authority, serving Idaho Falls and surroundin
  • SMART Transit – Twin Falls — Public transit serving the Twin Falls area, providing fixed-route and on-demand service for residents. Fathers can ride SMART for work commu
  • Treasure Valley Transit – Ada/Canyon — Regional paratransit and specialized transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities in Ada and Canyon Counties, coordinated

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.