NMDOT – Public Transit Division

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 Mexico

New Mexico district courts handle divorce and custody in each of its 13 judicial districts. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under HSD. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe are the largest cities. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid organization.

More Transportation in New Mexico

• ABQ RIDE – Albuquerque Transit — Public bus service for the Albuquerque metro area, including fixed-route city buses and Rapid Ride service along major corridors. Reduced fa
• Santa Fe Trails – City Transit — Public bus service in Santa Fe providing fixed-route coverage of major neighborhoods, shopping districts, and government centers. Fares are
• Zia Therapy Center Transit – Alamogordo — Public transit service in southern New Mexico operated by Zia Therapy Center, serving Alamogordo and nearby communities with fixed-route and
• Rio Metro Regional Transit – Rio Rancho — Regional bus service connecting Rio Rancho to Albuquerque and other Sandoval County communities, including commuter routes and links to the
• Clovis Area Transit System — Public bus service for the Clovis area in eastern New Mexico, providing fixed-route coverage of major neighborhoods, shopping, healthcare, a
• Roswell Public Transit — Fixed-route and demand-response transit service in Roswell and Chaves County, helping residents reach jobs, medical appointments, and shoppi

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.