NJ 2-1-1 - Transportation Resources

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NJ 2-1-1 connects NJ residents to local transportation assistance, volunteer ride programs, transit discount cards, and non-emergency medical transport resources in their area. Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 for 24-hour assistance. Specialists identify county-specific transportation options including senior ride programs, paratransit services, and community shuttles. Also connects callers to NJ Transit reduced fare programs for seniors, disabled individuals, and Medicare cardholders.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide phone/online service

Phone: 211

Hours: 24/7

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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 New Jersey

New Jersey Superior Court Family Part handles family law in each of its 15 vicinages. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DHS. Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Trenton are the largest cities. Legal Services of New Jersey coordinates six regional LSC-funded programs covering all 21 counties.

More Transportation in New Jersey

  • NJ Transit — NJ Transit is New Jersey's statewide public transit system operating buses, light rail, and commuter rail connecting all 21 counties to majo
  • PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) — PATH rapid transit rail system connects Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Harrison to Manhattan with 24/7 weekend service. Call 800-234-7284
  • Access Link (NJ Transit Paratransit) — Access Link is NJ Transit's paratransit service providing shared-ride, door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities who are unab
  • NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) — NJ Motor Vehicle Commission is the state's motor vehicle agency handling driver's licenses, non-driver state ID cards, vehicle registration,
  • Atlantic City Jitney — Atlantic City Jitney provides affordable public jitney bus service along the boardwalk and throughout Atlantic City neighborhoods 24 hours a
  • DAV Hospital Shuttle – NJ VA Centers — DAV Hospital Shuttle provides free van rides to VA medical centers in New Jersey for veterans who need transportation to their appointments.

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.