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 Nevada

10 verified resources.

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 Nevada

Nevada family courts handle divorce, custody, and support — with Clark County (Las Vegas) operating the state's largest family court. The Child Support Enforcement Program operates under DWSS. Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and North Las Vegas are the major metros. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Washoe Legal Services provide civil legal aid in the state's two main population centers.

10 Resources

1. JAC – Jump Around Carson — Paid

Public fixed-route bus service operating in the Carson City area, connecting neighborhoods, shopping, health care, and government offices. Service generally runs Mon-Fri 6am-6pm with routes detailed on the JAC schedule. Fares apply with reduced rates for seniors, students, and ADA-qualifying riders. Fathers can buy tickets on board or use passes; bring exact change for cash fares and ID for any discounted fare program.

775-841-2900 · Carson City, NV 89701 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm

2. NDOT – Nevada Public Transit — Free

Nevada Department of Transportation division supporting public transit and rural transportation programs across the state, funding services for seniors, people with disabilities, and underserved rural communities. Main office at 1263 S Stewart St in Carson City, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Information is free. Fathers in rural areas can call to learn about regional transit options, volunteer driver programs, and funded senior or disability transportation.

775-888-7000 · 1263 S Stewart St, Carson City, NV 89712 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Las Vegas Monorail — Paid

Elevated monorail system running along the east side of the Las Vegas Strip, connecting major resorts and convention centers. Trains operate daily 7am to midnight with extended weekend hours. Fares apply; single-ride, day, and multi-day passes available. Fathers traveling with family should buy passes online or at station machines. Strollers are allowed; bring photo ID for any discount programs and follow posted capacity guidelines during events.

702-699-8200 · Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Daily 7am-midnight · Visit Website

4. CARTS – Churchill Area Regional Transit — Paid

Rural transit provider serving Churchill County, Fallon, and surrounding communities with fixed-route and deviated-route service connecting residents to jobs, medical care, and essential services. Operates Mon-Fri 7am-5pm. Fares apply with reduced rates for seniors, youth, and ADA-qualifying riders. Fathers can use cash fares or passes; bring ID when requesting discount rates and call ahead about deviated-route pickups in outlying areas.

775-423-0148 · Fallon, NV 89406 · Mon-Fri 7am-5pm · Visit Website

5. RTC ACCESS – Paratransit Las Vegas — Paid

ADA-compliant door-to-door paratransit service for eligible Clark County residents with disabilities that prevent using fixed-route buses. Dispatch office at 600 S Grand Central Pkwy in Las Vegas. Service hours mirror local fixed-route bus hours. Riders must be certified as ADA-eligible first; application includes a disability verification step. Fathers applying for a child or family member should bring photo ID and provider documentation of the disability.

702-228-4800 · 600 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

6. RTC RIDE – Washoe Paratransit — Paid

ADA-compliant paratransit service for eligible residents of Reno, Sparks, and surrounding Washoe County who cannot use fixed-route buses because of a disability. Administrative office at 2050 Villanova Dr in Reno. Service hours follow fixed-route bus hours. Riders must complete ADA eligibility certification before booking trips. Fathers applying for themselves or a family member should bring photo ID and provider documentation of the disability.

775-348-0490 · 2050 Villanova Dr, Reno, NV 89502 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

7. Greyhound – Las Vegas Station — Paid

Intercity bus service connecting Las Vegas to destinations across Nevada and the continental United States from the 200 S Main St station. Schedules run daily with varying departure times based on route. Fares vary by route and booking time; advance purchase usually saves money. Fathers traveling with children should bring photo ID for themselves, children's birth certificates if requested, and arrive early for boarding and security checks.

702-384-9561 · 200 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · Daily varies · Visit Website

8. Salvation Army – Transportation Assistance — Free

Provides gas vouchers and bus pass assistance to qualifying low-income individuals and families through the 35 W Owens Ave office in Las Vegas. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Assistance depends on available funding and may be limited per household. Fathers applying should bring photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income, children's information if applicable, and documentation of the reason for the transportation need for intake screening.

702-649-8240 · 35 W Owens Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm · Visit Website

9. HELP of Southern Nevada – Transportation — Free

Provides gas vouchers, bus pass support, and transit assistance to qualifying low-income families at the 1640 E Flamingo Rd office in Las Vegas. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Assistance depends on funding and may be limited per household per year. Fathers applying should bring photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income, children's birth certificates if applicable, and documentation of the transportation need being requested to intake.

702-369-4357 · 1640 E Flamingo Rd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. BlueGO – Tahoe Transit — Paid

Public transit system connecting South Lake Tahoe to Stateline, Carson Valley, and Carson City with fixed-route and seasonal service operated by Tahoe Transportation District. Administrative office in Stateline. Routes run daily with schedules varying by season and route. Fares apply with reduced rates for seniors, youth, and ADA-qualifying riders. Fathers traveling with family should bring exact change or use passes and plan around seasonal service changes.

775-589-5500 · Stateline, NV 89449 · Daily varies · 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.