Transportation

Western Arkansas Area Agency on Aging*: Rural Transportation Program

Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact Western Arkansas Area Agency on Aging*: Rural Transportation Program to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for any purpose, to all people, and no membership is required.

The Rural Transportation Program is a convenient public transit service designed to assist older adults residing in rural areas with their transportation needs. This program offers round trip rides within the rider's hometown for a flat fee of $6, with slightly higher fares applying for trips to neighboring towns. To ensure seamless service, older adults are encouraged to schedule their rides in advance, allowing for efficient planning and coordination. Payments for this program are accepted in cash, making it easily accessible to participants. Transportation through the Rural Transportation Program is provided in comfortable vans, ensuring a safe and reliable journey for older adults. Additionally, this program offers curb-to-curb transportation, meaning that passengers are conveniently picked up and dropped off at locations of their choosing. By utilizing the Rural Transportation Program, older adults can enhance their mobility and independence, enabling them to access essential services, attend social activities, and connect with their community.


Service Area

Conway, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, Sebastian,and Yell counties.


Contact Western Arkansas Area Agency on Aging*: Rural Transportation Program

3600 Wheeler Avenue, Suite 2
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 424-2098
http://agingwest.org/transportation/

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