RTC RIDE – Washoe Paratransit

Transportation · Nevada · 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.

Contact & Details

Address: 2050 Villanova Dr, Reno, NV 89502

Phone: 775-348-0490

Hours: Service hours vary

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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 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.

More Transportation in Nevada

  • JAC – Jump Around Carson — Public fixed-route bus service operating in the Carson City area, connecting neighborhoods, shopping, health care, and government offices. S
  • NDOT – Nevada Public Transit — Nevada Department of Transportation division supporting public transit and rural transportation programs across the state, funding services
  • Las Vegas Monorail — Elevated monorail system running along the east side of the Las Vegas Strip, connecting major resorts and convention centers. Trains operate
  • CARTS – Churchill Area Regional Transit — Rural transit provider serving Churchill County, Fallon, and surrounding communities with fixed-route and deviated-route service connecting
  • RTC ACCESS – Paratransit Las Vegas — ADA-compliant door-to-door paratransit service for eligible Clark County residents with disabilities that prevent using fixed-route buses. D
  • Greyhound – Las Vegas Station — Intercity bus service connecting Las Vegas to destinations across Nevada and the continental United States from the 200 S Main St station. S

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.