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Create AccountPlease make sure to contact Adult Resource Alliance: RIDES Program to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, grocery shopping, or social or recreational purposes. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old. No membership is required.
The RIDES Program is a convenient and flexible transportation service designed to cater to the needs of older adults. Offering non-emergency medical transportation via taxi, this public transit program allows older adults to schedule rides at their convenience, with advanced booking available to ensure timely pickups. Riders have the option to pay for their trips through various means, including insurance, vouchers, donations, membership fees, or flat fees, with Medicaid payments also accepted.
For added convenience, the RIDES Program provides private rides in cars or vans, as well as shared transportation options via bus or train. With a focus on accessibility, this paratransit program offers door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation, accommodating service animals and assisting riders with packages or bags. Rider comfort is a priority, with the program allowing for on-demand scheduling and providing drivers who can wait for passengers during errands or appointments.
With pricing details suggesting a donation of $2.50 per ride, the RIDES Program combines affordability, reliability, and personalized service to ensure that older adults can access the transportation they need to maintain their independence and stay connected to their communities.
Service Area
Billings
Contact Adult Resource Alliance: RIDES Program
1505 Avenue D
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 259-9666
https://www.allianceyc.org/programs/transportation/
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