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 West Virginia

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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 West Virginia

West Virginia Family Court is a statewide unified system handling divorce, custody, and child support. The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement operates under DHHR. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown are the largest cities. Legal Aid of West Virginia is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

8 Resources

1. KRT – Kanawha Valley Transit — Paid

Public bus service for Charleston, South Charleston, and the surrounding Kanawha Valley. Offers fixed-route service, paratransit for riders with disabilities, and discounted fares for seniors and youth. Fathers commuting to work, school, or family-court appointments can plan trips via the website or by calling dispatch. Headquartered on 4th Avenue in Charleston. Service runs Monday through Saturday from early morning into the evening.

304-343-7586 · 1550 4th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-9pm · Visit Website

2. TTA – Tri-State Transit – Huntington — Paid

Public bus service for Huntington and the Tri-State area, including Cabell and Wayne counties. Offers fixed routes, paratransit, and reduced fares for seniors, youth, and riders with disabilities. Fathers commuting to work, school, or appointments can plan trips on the website or call dispatch. Headquartered on 4th Avenue in Huntington. Service runs Monday through Saturday from early morning into the evening across the metro area.

304-529-6091 · 1140 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 · Mon-Sat 6am-7pm · Visit Website

3. Mountain Line Transit – Morgantown — Paid

Public bus service for Morgantown and surrounding Monongalia County, also serving WVU students and commuters. Offers fixed-route service, paratransit, and discounted fares for seniors and students. Fathers can plan trips on the website or call dispatch. Headquartered on Walnut Street in Morgantown. Service runs Monday through Saturday from early morning into the late evening with routes connecting downtown, campus, and regional destinations.

304-291-7433 · 515 Walnut St, Morgantown, WV 26505 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-10pm · Visit Website

4. Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority — Paid

Public transit service for Martinsburg and Berkeley County, providing fixed-route and demand-response transportation for commuters, seniors, and riders with disabilities. Fathers can call dispatch or visit the website to plan trips and check fare information. Headquartered on Woodstock Drive in Martinsburg. Service runs Monday through Friday early morning to evening and supports connections to jobs, medical appointments, and family-court business.

304-263-0876 · 121 Woodstock Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm · Visit Website

5. WV DOT – Public Transit Division — Free

Division of the West Virginia Department of Transportation that oversees state transit programs, rural transportation grants, and coordination of public transportation across all 55 counties. Fathers in rural areas can use the division's locator information to identify available rides to work, medical appointments, or school. Headquartered on Kanawha Boulevard East in Charleston and open Monday through Friday business hours.

304-558-0428 · 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

6. OVRTA – Mid-Ohio Valley Transit — Paid

Public transit service for the Parkersburg area and surrounding Mid-Ohio Valley. Provides fixed-route and demand-response service for commuters, seniors, and riders with disabilities, with reduced fares for eligible riders. Fathers can call dispatch or check the authority's schedule for trip planning. Service runs Monday through Saturday from early morning into the evening and supports access to jobs, medical care, and family-court appointments.

304-422-4100 · Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Mon-Sat 6am-6pm

7. Wheeling Transit — Paid

Public bus service for Wheeling and the surrounding Northern Panhandle, operated by the City of Wheeling. Provides fixed-route service with reduced fares for seniors and riders with disabilities. Fathers can plan trips via the city website or by calling dispatch. Service runs Monday through Saturday from early morning into the evening and supports connections to jobs, schools, medical appointments, and family-court business in Ohio County.

304-232-2190 · Wheeling, WV 26003 · Mon-Sat 6am-6pm · Visit Website

8. Amtrak – Cardinal Route — Paid

National passenger rail service operating the Cardinal route across West Virginia with stops including Charleston, Huntington, White Sulphur Springs, and Prince. Fares, schedules, and accessibility information are available by phone or on Amtrak's website. Fathers traveling for family visits, court appointments, or work can book tickets online; arrive early with photo ID and check train-specific luggage and boarding requirements before travel.

800-872-7245 · Varies by schedule

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.