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Athens Transit Service: The Lift Paratransit
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Please make sure to contact Athens Transit Service: The Lift Paratransit to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for any purpose, as long as you meet one of the following criteria: you have a disability.

The Lift Paratransit program provides older adults with convenient non-emergency medical transportation services through taxis. Riders can schedule rides at least a day in advance and have the option to pay using insurance, vouchers, donations, or Medicaid. The program offers private rides via cars and ensures assistance for older adults with packages or bags. With a membership fee and a flat one-way fare of $3.20, this paratransit service also allows on-demand scheduling and accepts various payment methods including cash, checks, credit cards, and pre-payment. The program provides door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation, following fixed routes and offering shared rides to make commuting more accessible and efficient for older adults.


Service Area

Clarke county


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact Athens Transit Service: The Lift Paratransit

325 Pound St.
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-3435
http://ga-athensclarkecounty.civicplus.com/2070/The-Lift

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