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 Wyoming

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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 Wyoming

Wyoming district courts hear family matters across its 23 counties and nine judicial districts. The Child Support Services Program operates under DFS. Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and Gillette are the largest cities. Legal Aid of Wyoming is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

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1. Cheyenne Transit Program — Paid

Cheyenne Transit Program operates the public bus system across Cheyenne with multiple fixed routes serving major destinations including shopping, medical, and employment centers. Fathers can use cash fare, purchase passes, or apply for reduced fare based on income, age, or disability. Check the online schedule for routes and stops. Riders with disabilities can request ADA paratransit service through a certification process.

(307) 637-6253 · 322 W Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 · Mon-Sat 6am-7pm · Visit Website

2. Casper Area Transit Service (CATS) — Paid

Casper Area Transit Service (CATS) provides public bus service throughout Casper with fixed routes and ADA-compliant paratransit for riders with disabilities. Fathers can pay cash fare or buy passes for regular use. Routes connect residential areas to downtown, shopping, medical facilities, and schools. Check the City of Casper website for current schedules. Reduced fares available for seniors and qualifying low-income riders.

(307) 265-1313 · Casper, WY 82601 · Mon-Fri 6am-7pm · Visit Website

3. START Bus — Jackson Hole — Free

START (Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit) provides free fixed-route bus service within the town of Jackson and low-cost commuter routes throughout Teton County. Fathers can ride in-town routes at no charge. Commuter buses serve Star Valley, Teton Village, and regional destinations with modest fares. Check the website for schedules and routes. ADA-compliant vehicles and paratransit available for riders with disabilities.

(307) 733-4521 · 1000 S Highway 89, Jackson, WY 83001 · Daily 6am-11pm · Visit Website

4. Wind River Transportation Authority — Paid

Wind River Transportation Authority provides public transit service to residents of the Wind River Reservation and Fremont County, including Riverton and Lander routes. Fathers on or near the reservation can use fixed routes and demand-response options for medical, shopping, and employment trips. Modest fares apply with reduced rates for seniors and disabled riders. Call for route schedules and scheduling demand-response service.

(307) 856-7118 · Riverton, WY 82501 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm · Visit Website

5. Greyhound — Wyoming Stops — Paid

Greyhound provides intercity bus service connecting Wyoming cities including Cheyenne, Laramie, Rock Springs, Evanston, and others to regional destinations in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. Fathers needing long-distance travel can book tickets online or at station stops. Baggage policies, senior and military discounts, and advance purchase fares apply. Bring valid photo ID and your ticket confirmation for boarding.

(800) 231-2222 · Multiple stops statewide · Varies · Visit Website

6. Gillette Transit — CAM-PLEX Shuttle — Paid

Gillette Transit operates local bus service and shuttles in Gillette and Campbell County, providing transportation to residential areas, employment, shopping, and the CAM-PLEX event center. Fathers can use fixed-route service during operating hours with cash fare or passes. Reduced fares for seniors, students, and qualifying riders. Call the office for route maps, schedules, and paratransit eligibility information.

(307) 686-5323 · 201 E 5th St, Gillette, WY 82716 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

7. Green River Transit — Paid

Green River Transit is a local public transit service for the Green River community in Sweetwater County, providing fixed-route service to residential areas, employment centers, and connections to Rock Springs. Fathers can use cash fare or monthly passes. Reduced fares for seniors, students, and riders with disabilities. Check the City of Green River website or call the office for current schedules and route maps.

(307) 872-6164 · 50 E 2nd Ave, Green River, WY 82935 · Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm · Visit Website

8. Rock Springs Transit — Sweetwater County — Paid

Rock Springs Transit provides bus service and transit options for Rock Springs area residents in Sweetwater County, with fixed routes connecting residential neighborhoods to commercial centers, medical facilities, and schools. Fathers can pay cash fare or buy multi-ride passes. Reduced fares for seniors, students, and disabled riders. Call the transit office or check the city website for route schedules and paratransit info.

(307) 352-1400 · Rock Springs, WY 82901 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm · Visit Website

9. Shoshone Transit Authority — Riverton — Paid

Shoshone Transit Authority serves Riverton, Lander, and surrounding Fremont County communities with fixed-route and demand-response public transit, including service to the Wind River Reservation. Fathers can use the system for work, medical, and shopping trips. Modest fares with reduced rates for seniors, students, and disabled riders. Call ahead to schedule demand-response trips. Paratransit available for eligible riders.

(307) 856-7111 · Riverton, WY 82501 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

10. Wyoming Rural Transportation Assistance — Free

The Wyoming Rural Transportation Assistance Program, run through WYDOT, provides state and federal funding for rural transit providers serving sparsely populated counties. Fathers in rural areas can call for a list of participating transit operators in their community. The program supports senior transportation, demand-response service, and small rural bus systems. Each local provider sets fares, schedules, and eligibility.

(307) 777-4457 · 5300 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

11. Amtrak — Wyoming Adjacent Routes — Paid

Amtrak does not currently operate stations inside Wyoming but runs the California Zephyr and Empire Builder routes through neighboring Colorado and Idaho/Montana. Fathers needing long-distance rail travel can drive to nearest stations in Denver, Pocatello, or Salt Lake City. Book online or by phone. Senior, military, and advance-purchase discounts are available. Bring valid photo ID and confirmation number for boarding.

(800) 872-7245 · Nearest stations in CO and ID · Varies by route

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.