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.

Transportation in Utah

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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 Utah

Utah district courts handle family law in each of its eight judicial districts; juvenile courts handle parentage and some custody matters. The Office of Recovery Services (ORS) operates child support enforcement. Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, and West Jordan are the largest cities. Utah Legal Services and the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake provide free civil representation.

9 Resources

1. UTA Reduced Fare Program — Free

Utah Transit Authority offers reduced-fare transit passes for qualifying low-income riders, seniors 65 and older, youth, Medicare cardholders, and people with disabilities across the UTA bus, TRAX, FrontRunner, and paratransit system. Fathers can apply at the West 200 South Salt Lake City office or by mail. Bring photo ID and proof of eligibility such as a Medicare card, disability award letter, or income documentation when applying for a fare card.

801-743-3882 · 669 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. SunTran – St. George Transit — Paid

Public bus service operated by the City of St. George with routes serving Washington County on weekdays and Saturdays. Fathers can call weekdays for route information or use the website to plan a trip and view schedules. Fares are low, and reduced rates are available for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Exact change or a pass is required to board; accessible buses and bike racks are available on all routes for mobility support.

435-673-8726 · St. George, UT 84770 · Mon-Sat 6am-8pm · Visit Website

3. UDOT – Utah Public Transit — Free

Utah Department of Transportation administers rural public transit grants, coordinates multimodal planning, and maintains state transit resources from the South 2700 West headquarters in Salt Lake City. Fathers can call weekdays or use the website to find rural transit providers, commuter programs, vanpools, and accessibility resources. State services are free to the public; local transit fares apply. Check the UDOT website to locate the nearest transit agency serving your county.

801-965-4000 · 4501 S 2700 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84129 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Park City Transit — Free

Free public bus service operated by the City of Park City with routes throughout Park City, Deer Valley, and the Canyons, including connections to Kimball Junction. Fathers living or working in Summit County can ride for free any day of the week. Call weekdays for route questions or use the Park City website to plan trips and view schedules. Accessible buses and bike and ski racks are available on all routes; no fare cards are required.

435-615-5301 · Park City, UT 84060 · Service daily · Visit Website

5. Utah Rides – Commuter Assistance — Free

UTA-administered carpool matching and commuter assistance service that helps Utah workers find ride partners, vanpools, and transit commuting options across the Wasatch Front and beyond. Fathers with long commutes can call weekdays or register online to be matched with coworkers and neighbors. Services are free to commuters. Be ready to share your home and work addresses, schedule, and preferred mode; employer-partnered vanpool subsidies are available through participating companies.

801-287-2ride · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Lyft/Uber Ride Programs – United Way Utah — Free

Subsidized ride-share programs coordinated through 2-1-1 Utah and United Way partner agencies provide transportation to medical, work, or social-service appointments for qualifying individuals. Fathers can dial 211 to find current programs, eligibility rules, and requests procedures. Services vary by county and funding source; some programs are free, others low-cost. Be ready to share the purpose of the trip, pickup and drop-off locations, desired time, and relevant case-manager information.

211 · Varies · Visit Website

7. Heber Valley Transit — Paid

Public transit service operated by Wasatch County Transit providing routes within Heber City, Midway, and the broader Heber Valley with connections to Park City. Fathers in Wasatch County can call weekdays for route questions or use the county website to plan trips and view schedules. Fares are low, with reduced rates for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Accessible buses and bike racks are typically available on service routes for mobility and recreation needs.

435-654-1042 · Heber City, UT 84032 · Mon-Sat varies

8. GREENbike – Salt Lake City Bike Share — Paid

Nonprofit public bike-share system with stations across downtown Salt Lake City, the University of Utah, and surrounding neighborhoods. Fathers can purchase day, monthly, or annual memberships online to grab bikes from any station and return them to another. Low-income and student discounts are available. Helmets are recommended but not provided; bikes have lights, baskets, and adjustable seats. Check the GREENbike app for station locations and real-time bike availability.

385-831-1171 · Salt Lake City, UT 84101 · Daily 5am-midnight · Visit Website

9. Logan Transit District — Free

Cache Valley Transit District operates free public bus routes serving the Logan metro area, Utah State University campus, and surrounding Cache Valley communities. Fathers in Cache County can ride free Monday through Saturday. Call weekdays for route questions or use the CVTD website to plan trips and view schedules. Accessible buses and bike racks are available on all routes. No fare is required, and no pass is needed to board any of the regular service routes.

435-752-2877 · Logan, UT 84321 · Mon-Sat 6am-7pm · Visit Website

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.