Richmond's public transit system operating fixed-route buses including the Pulse bus rapid transit line along Broad Street and paratransit services for people with disabilities across the Richmond metro area. Reduced fares available for seniors and people with disabilities. Day passes and monthly passes available. Real-time bus tracking is available through the GRTC app. Call 804-358-4782 or visit ridegrtc.com for routes, schedules, fares, and paratransit eligibility information.
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 Virginia
Virginia has Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts handling custody, visitation, and child support (for unmarried parents and modifications), plus Circuit Courts handling divorce. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under DSS. Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria are the largest cities. Central Virginia Legal Aid, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, and other regional LSC programs cover the state.
More Transportation in Virginia
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) — Commuter rail service connecting Northern Virginia suburbs to Washington DC with stations along two lines from Fredericksburg and Manassas t
WMATA Metrorail & Metrobus (Northern VA) — Washington Metro system serving Northern Virginia with rail stations in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Alexandria plus extensive Metrobus
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) — Public transit serving Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and surrounding Hampton Roads communities wit
Valley Metro (Roanoke) — Roanoke's public transit system providing fixed-route bus service, paratransit for qualifying passengers with disabilities, and the Star Cit
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) — City bus system serving Charlottesville and the University of Virginia area with fixed routes connecting neighborhoods, the downtown mall, U
Virginia DMV — Virginia's motor vehicle agency handling driver's licenses, state ID cards, vehicle registration, and title transfers at over 75 customer se
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.