Electronic toll collection system offering discounted toll rates for E-ZPass users on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other toll facilities. Fathers who commute regularly on PA toll roads can save significantly with an E-ZPass transponder compared to cash tolls. Open an account at paturnpike.com or call 877-736-6727. Payment plans and low-income discount programs may be available for qualifying PA residents.
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas handle family matters in each of its 60 judicial districts. The Pennsylvania Child Support Program operates through county domestic relations sections. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and Reading are the major metros. Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Neighborhood Legal Services (Pittsburgh), and MidPenn Legal Services cover most of the state.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit — Pittsburgh area's public transit system providing bus, light rail (T), and incline service throughout Allegheny County with reduced fare pro
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services — Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation providing driver's license services, state ID cards, vehicle registration, and title services at
Rabbittransit (Central PA Transit) — Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority providing fixed-route bus service, shared ride programs, and paratransit across York, Adams, a
LANTA (Lehigh & Northampton Transportation) — Lehigh Valley's public transit system providing fixed-route bus service throughout Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton and LANtaVan paratransit
PA Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP) — Free transportation to medical appointments for Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients, arranging rides via vans, taxis, buses, or accessible vehi
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.