Program that provides rides for people in the community

Description

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

Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual.

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 to medical or other appointments.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Carver County
  • Scott County

• Payment
  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
  • Private pay

• Transportation
  • Assist passengers to and from vehicle
  • Reduced cost transportation or volunteer driver
  • 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 by calling (651) 602-5465

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.