Wyoming Rural Transportation Assistance

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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.

Contact & Details

Address: 5300 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009

Phone: (307) 777-4457

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 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.

More Transportation in Wyoming

  • Cheyenne Transit Program — Cheyenne Transit Program operates the public bus system across Cheyenne with multiple fixed routes serving major destinations including shop
  • Casper Area Transit Service (CATS) — Casper Area Transit Service (CATS) provides public bus service throughout Casper with fixed routes and ADA-compliant paratransit for riders
  • START Bus — Jackson Hole — START (Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit) provides free fixed-route bus service within the town of Jackson and low-cost commuter routes thro
  • Wind River Transportation Authority — Wind River Transportation Authority provides public transit service to residents of the Wind River Reservation and Fremont County, including
  • Greyhound — Wyoming Stops — Greyhound provides intercity bus service connecting Wyoming cities including Cheyenne, Laramie, Rock Springs, Evanston, and others to region
  • Gillette Transit — CAM-PLEX Shuttle — Gillette Transit operates local bus service and shuttles in Gillette and Campbell County, providing transportation to residential areas, emp

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.