Rural Community Transportation (RCT)

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 Vermont

Vermont's Family Division of the Superior Court handles all family matters statewide. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DCF. Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Essex are the largest towns. Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont (a nonprofit partner) provide civil legal aid, including a joint statewide Family Law helpline.

More Transportation in Vermont

• Marble Valley Regional Transit — Rutland — Public bus service (The Bus) connecting Rutland, Fair Haven, Castleton, and surrounding communities with fixed routes and ADA paratransit. F
• Advance Transit — Upper Valley — Fare-free bus service connecting Upper Valley towns in Vermont and New Hampshire including White River Junction, Hanover, and Lebanon. Fathe
• Amtrak Vermonter — Daily passenger rail connecting Vermont cities including Essex Junction, Montpelier, Randolph, White River Junction, and Brattleboro with Sp
• Franklin County Transit Authority — St. Albans — Local bus service (Green Mountain Transit) connecting St. Albans, Swanton, Highgate, and surrounding towns with fixed routes and commuter li
• Vermont Agency of Transportation — Ride Matching — Free statewide carpool and rideshare matching program helping Vermont commuters find partners for shared rides to work. Fathers can register
• Southeast Vermont Transit — MOOver — Public transit service (the MOOver) serving Brattleboro, Wilmington, and Windham County with fixed routes including free commuter service be

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.