Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – Public Transit

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State agency administering rural public transit programs, grants to local providers, and transportation assistance initiatives across Kentucky. Fathers in areas without a local transit agency can contact the cabinet for information about the nearest available service. Call the Frankfort office during business hours or visit the website for contact details by region. Services through local providers vary in cost; many areas offer reduced fares for seniors and disabled riders.

Contact & Details

Address: 200 Mero St, Frankfort, KY 40622

Phone: 502-564-7433

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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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 Kentucky

Kentucky family courts hear custody, visitation, and child support cases in most counties; the remaining counties use district or circuit court. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services Division of Child Support administers enforcement. Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Covington are the major metros. Legal Aid Society (Louisville/western), Kentucky Legal Aid, and Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD) cover the state.

More Transportation in Kentucky

  • TARC – Transit Authority of River City — Public bus system serving the Louisville metro area and parts of southern Indiana, operating fixed route and paratransit services. Fathers w
  • Lextran – Lexington Transit — Public bus service in Lexington and Fayette County with fixed-route service, Wheels paratransit, and on-demand options. Fathers can use Lext
  • TANK – Northern Kentucky Transit — Public bus service connecting Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties with each other and with downtown Cincinnati. Fathers in northern Kentuck
  • Bowling Green Public Transit — Public bus service serving Bowling Green and Warren County, operating GO bg Transit routes with weekday service and paratransit for qualifyi
  • KATS – Owensboro Transit — Public bus service in the Owensboro area, operating fixed-route service and paratransit for qualifying riders with disabilities. Fathers can
  • Paducah Transit Authority — Public bus service operating fixed-route and paratransit services in Paducah and McCracken County. Fathers can use Paducah Transit to reach

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.