Program that provides rides for people in the community

Description

Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community

Additional Information

The SmartLink Transit program offers Dial-A-Ride, Medical Assistance and a Volunteer Driver Program.

The Dial-a-Ride program is a shared-ride transit service. Rides are available through a reservation only.

• All buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts
• By request, the driver can assist you to/from the outside door of a rider's home to the first door of the destination
• Passengers needing supervision or assistance must bring their own worker to assist them
• Evening and weekend service available in Scott County only

The Hop Scott Volunteer Driver Program provides rides to ambulatory passengers when the Dial-a-Ride program does not have the space or time slot available.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Carver County
  • Scott County

• Payment
  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
  • Private pay

• Transportation
  • Assist passengers to and from vehicle
  • Vehicle lift access
  • Wheelchair access

Eligibility

Serves residents of Carver and Scott counties to travel anywhere in the Twin Cities Metro area

Hop Scott provides rides to anyone in Scott County

• No age or income restrictions

Application Instructions

All ride requests are subject to availability and it is recommended to call 2 - 3 days in advance. Reservations can be scheduled up to 7 calendar days in advance.

Dial-a-Ride: Call to reserve a ride If you need to cancel a ride, please call at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled ride time to avoid a no show. A message can be left 24 hours a day.

Fee

Medical Assistance: Review the website for reimbursement information.

Dial-a-Ride: Rates vary based on time of day. Riders pay at pick up. Drivers cannot make change, so please bring the correct fare.