Utah Rides – Commuter Assistance

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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.

Contact & Details

Phone: 801-287-2ride

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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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.

More Transportation in Utah

  • UTA Reduced Fare Program — Utah Transit Authority offers reduced-fare transit passes for qualifying low-income riders, seniors 65 and older, youth, Medicare cardholder
  • SunTran – St. George Transit — Public bus service operated by the City of St. George with routes serving Washington County on weekdays and Saturdays. Fathers can call week
  • UDOT – Utah Public Transit — Utah Department of Transportation administers rural public transit grants, coordinates multimodal planning, and maintains state transit reso
  • Park City Transit — Free public bus service operated by the City of Park City with routes throughout Park City, Deer Valley, and the Canyons, including connecti
  • Lyft/Uber Ride Programs – United Way Utah — Subsidized ride-share programs coordinated through 2-1-1 Utah and United Way partner agencies provide transportation to medical, work, or so
  • Heber Valley Transit — Public transit service operated by Wasatch County Transit providing routes within Heber City, Midway, and the broader Heber Valley with conn

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.