MDOT – Mississippi Public Transit

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Mississippi Department of Transportation division supporting statewide public transit programs and rural transportation assistance for residents without cars. Office at 401 N West St in Jackson, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Fathers can use the website to locate their nearest local transit provider, rural transportation coordinator, or vanpool program. MDOT staff can answer questions about transit planning, ADA paratransit, and rural route service.

Contact & Details

Address: 401 N West St, Jackson, MS 39201

Phone: 601-359-7001

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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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 Mississippi

Mississippi chancery courts handle divorce and custody in all 82 counties, with county courts handling some child support matters. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under MDHS. Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg are the largest cities. Mississippi Center for Justice and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services provide civil legal aid for low-income fathers.

More Transportation in Mississippi

  • JATRAN – Jackson Transit — Jackson's public bus system serving the city and nearby areas with multiple fixed routes. Main office at 1785 Hwy 80 W, operating Mon-Sat 5a
  • Coast Transit Authority – Gulf Coast — Public bus authority serving Gulfport, Biloxi, and surrounding Mississippi Gulf Coast communities with fixed-route and paratransit services.
  • DAV Transportation – Mississippi VA — Disabled American Veterans volunteer-driven transportation program providing free rides for eligible veterans to VA medical appointments in
  • SMART – Starkville Transit — Public transit system serving Starkville and the Mississippi State University area with fixed routes and university shuttle services. Operat
  • Hattiesburg Transit – Hub City Transit — Public bus service for Hattiesburg and surrounding Forrest County communities, operating fixed routes Mon-Fri 6am-6pm. Fathers can use the c
  • Delta Rides – Rural Transit — Rural public transit serving Mississippi Delta communities with demand-response and fixed-route services for residents without private trans

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.