Please make sure to contact Southside Senior Center: Senior Transportation to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: social or recreational purposes. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old. No membership is required.

The Senior Transportation program offers a comprehensive non-emergency medical transportation service to support older adults in getting to their medical appointments, running errands, attending social engagements, and more. This program provides convenient transportation options via taxi or car, ensuring older adults can travel safely and comfortably. In addition to medical transportation, the program also caters to general transportation needs, allowing for on-demand scheduling and shared rides to enhance accessibility. Members of this transportation program can benefit from flexible payment options, including insurance, vouchers, donations, and pre-payment through various methods such as credit card, check, or cash. The program strives to accommodate individual preferences by offering private rides and ensuring that riders can bring service animals along for the journey. Furthermore, the program's commitment to inclusivity is highlighted through its provision of paratransit services, with door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation options available. Whether older adults need assistance with packages, prefer fixed schedules, or require longer advance scheduling, this program aims to meet their diverse transportation needs while promoting independence and mobility.

Service Area

Southside of Des Moines, each Senior Center services a specific area

Days of operation

Contact Southside Senior Center: Senior Transportation

100 Payton
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-0092
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/community-family-youth-services/senior-services/locations-and-activity-calendars/