ServiceLink – Transportation Referral

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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division handles all family matters statewide. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DHHS. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover are the largest cities. 603 Legal Aid is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program, with a strong self-help website for pro se fathers.

More Transportation in New Hampshire

• Manchester Transit Authority — Manchester Transit Authority operates fixed-route city bus service for the Manchester area Monday through Saturday 6am to 7pm. Fathers witho
• Nashua Transit System — Nashua Transit System operates fixed-route city bus service for the Nashua area Monday through Saturday 6am to 7pm. Fathers without reliable
• COAST – Seacoast Transit — COAST operates fixed-route bus service across the seacoast region Monday through Saturday 6am to 7pm, connecting Dover, Portsmouth, Rocheste
• Concord Area Transit (CAT) — Concord Area Transit operates fixed-route bus service for Concord Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm, connecting downtown, shopping areas, med
• NHDOT – Public Transit Bureau — The New Hampshire Department of Transportation's Public Transit Bureau oversees state transit programs and supports rural transportation ser
• Advance Transit – Upper Valley — Advance Transit operates free fixed-route bus service across the Upper Valley connecting Lebanon, Hanover, White River Junction, Vermont, an

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.