Need a ride to the doctor? Have Medicaid? Call Verida at least 3 business days ahead: 404-209-4000 (Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett).
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Bus and train
MARTA Reduced Fare
MARTA · MARTA service area
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Lower bus and train fares for seniors 65+ and people with disabilities.
How to get it · Go to the Reduced Fare Office at MARTA headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Rd NE (across from Lindbergh Center station), Mon–Fri 8:30–5. Questions: 404-848-5112.
Who it’s for · Seniors 65 and older, and people with disabilities.
Lower bus and train fares for seniors 65+ and people with disabilities.
How to get it · Go to the Reduced Fare Office at MARTA headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Rd NE (across from Lindbergh Center station), Mon–Fri 8:30–5. Questions: 404-848-5112.
Who it’s for · Seniors 65 and older, and people with disabilities.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID with your date of birth
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID with your date of birth
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
CobbLinc reduced bus fare
CobbLinc · Cobb County
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Lower cost: $1 rides on CobbLinc local buses for people 65+ and Medicare cardholders. Youth under 18 pay $1.50.
How to get it · Call CobbLinc at 770-427-4444 to get a Reduced Fare Breeze Card. The customer service center is at 431 Commerce Park Dr, Marietta, Mon-Fri 8-5.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Reduced fares are for local routes only.
Lower cost: $1 rides on CobbLinc local buses for people 65+ and Medicare cardholders. Youth under 18 pay $1.50.
How to get it · Call CobbLinc at 770-427-4444 to get a Reduced Fare Breeze Card. The customer service center is at 431 Commerce Park Dr, Marietta, Mon-Fri 8-5.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Reduced fares are for local routes only.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
Ride Gwinnett half fare
Ride Gwinnett · Gwinnett County
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Lower cost: $1.25 rides on Ride Gwinnett local buses for people 65+, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders.
How to get it · Show your proof to the driver when you board. To get a Half-Fare Breeze card, call Ride Gwinnett at 770-822-5010.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. For local bus routes.
Lower cost: $1.25 rides on Ride Gwinnett local buses for people 65+, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders.
How to get it · Show your proof to the driver when you board. To get a Half-Fare Breeze card, call Ride Gwinnett at 770-822-5010.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. For local bus routes.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia ID or driver’s license showing your age or disability
✓ Or your Medicare card
✓ Or a MARTA Half-Fare or Ride Gwinnett Paratransit Breeze card
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia ID or driver’s license showing your age or disability
✓ Or your Medicare card
✓ Or a MARTA Half-Fare or Ride Gwinnett Paratransit Breeze card
Guaranteed Ride Home (free Uber home for commuters)
Georgia Commute Options (Atlanta Regional Commission) · Metro Atlanta
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If you get to work by carpool, vanpool, transit, walking or bike and get stuck (you get sick, a child is sick, or you have to work late), Georgia Commute Options pays for an Uber home or to your park-and-ride lot. Up to 5 rides a year, 24 hours a day.
How to get it · Make a free account in the Ga Commute app or at MyGaCommuteOptions.com, add your phone number, and log your commutes. Your first ride unlocks after one logged trip; after that you log 8 clean round trips to unlock the next. Request the ride under My Rewards and staff call you to book the Uber. Questions: 404-656-4270.
Who it’s for · You must live or work in one of 20 metro counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton, and commute by carpool, vanpool, transit, walking or biking.
If you get to work by carpool, vanpool, transit, walking or bike and get stuck (you get sick, a child is sick, or you have to work late), Georgia Commute Options pays for an Uber home or to your park-and-ride lot. Up to 5 rides a year, 24 hours a day.
How to get it · Make a free account in the Ga Commute app or at MyGaCommuteOptions.com, add your phone number, and log your commutes. Your first ride unlocks after one logged trip; after that you log 8 clean round trips to unlock the next. Request the ride under My Rewards and staff call you to book the Uber. Questions: 404-656-4270.
Who it’s for · You must live or work in one of 20 metro counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton, and commute by carpool, vanpool, transit, walking or biking.
Kids 46 inches and under ride MARTA free
MARTA · Metro Atlanta
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Children 46 inches tall or shorter ride MARTA buses, trains and the Streetcar free, up to 2 children per paying adult. There is no age limit, only the height rule.
How to get it · Ride with a paying adult. No card or application needed.
Who it’s for · Children 46 inches and under, up to 2 per paying adult.
Children 46 inches tall or shorter ride MARTA buses, trains and the Streetcar free, up to 2 children per paying adult. There is no age limit, only the height rule.
How to get it · Ride with a paying adult. No card or application needed.
Who it’s for · Children 46 inches and under, up to 2 per paying adult.
Ride Gwinnett Microtransit: $3 door-to-door rides in 3 zones
Ride Gwinnett (Gwinnett County Transit)
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An on-demand ride anywhere inside the Snellville, Lawrenceville or Norcross zones for $3 per person per trip, Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Low cost, not free.
How to get it · Book in the Ride Gwinnett app, on the web app, or call 770-246-4770 and press option 3 (Spanish help on request). Book up to 24 hours ahead. Pay in the app, by card, Breeze card, or exact cash.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Trips must start and end inside one of the three zones.
An on-demand ride anywhere inside the Snellville, Lawrenceville or Norcross zones for $3 per person per trip, Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Low cost, not free.
How to get it · Book in the Ride Gwinnett app, on the web app, or call 770-246-4770 and press option 3 (Spanish help on request). Book up to 24 hours ahead. Pay in the app, by card, Breeze card, or exact cash.
Who it’s for · Anyone. Trips must start and end inside one of the three zones.
Rides to the doctor
Rides to medical appointments
Georgia Medicaid (Verida) · All of Georgia
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Free rides to Medicaid-covered medical visits, the pharmacy, or to get medical equipment, if you have no other way to get there.
How to get it · Call Verida at least 3 business days ahead: 404-209-4000 (Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett), 1-866-388-9844 (Cobb) or 1-888-224-7981 (Clayton). Or book at member.verida.com.
Who it’s for · Georgia Medicaid members who have no other way to get to a Medicaid-covered service.
Free rides to Medicaid-covered medical visits, the pharmacy, or to get medical equipment, if you have no other way to get there.
How to get it · Call Verida at least 3 business days ahead: 404-209-4000 (Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett), 1-866-388-9844 (Cobb) or 1-888-224-7981 (Clayton). Or book at member.verida.com.
Who it’s for · Georgia Medicaid members who have no other way to get to a Medicaid-covered service.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your Medicaid ID number
✓ Your appointment date, time and address
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your Medicaid ID number
✓ Your appointment date, time and address
Road To Recovery free rides to cancer treatment
American Cancer Society · Nationwide
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Free rides from trained volunteer drivers to your cancer-related medical visits and back home.
How to get it · Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 as early as you can. Setting up a ride can take several business days.
Who it’s for · People going to a cancer-related medical appointment. A caregiver may need to ride along in some cases.
Free rides from trained volunteer drivers to your cancer-related medical visits and back home.
How to get it · Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 as early as you can. Setting up a ride can take several business days.
Who it’s for · People going to a cancer-related medical appointment. A caregiver may need to ride along in some cases.
Free DAV van rides to the Atlanta VA
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) · Metro Atlanta
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Free van rides to and from the Atlanta VA Medical Center and its clinics for veterans with no other way to get to a scheduled appointment.
How to get it · Call the DAV office at the Atlanta VA, 404-431-6032 (Room 1C-200, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur), and ask for the Hospital Service Coordinator for your county. Book at least 48 hours ahead; some routes need a week. Main VA line: 404-321-6111.
Who it’s for · Veterans with a scheduled VA appointment who have no other transportation. You must be able to get on and off the van without the driver’s help.
Free van rides to and from the Atlanta VA Medical Center and its clinics for veterans with no other way to get to a scheduled appointment.
How to get it · Call the DAV office at the Atlanta VA, 404-431-6032 (Room 1C-200, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur), and ask for the Hospital Service Coordinator for your county. Book at least 48 hours ahead; some routes need a week. Main VA line: 404-321-6111.
Who it’s for · Veterans with a scheduled VA appointment who have no other transportation. You must be able to get on and off the van without the driver’s help.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your appointment date and time
✓ VA ID card
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your appointment date and time
✓ VA ID card
Angel Flight Soars free flights to medical care
Angel Flight Soars · All of Georgia
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Volunteer pilots fly you free to medical treatment you cannot get close to home, when a long car trip is too hard and you cannot afford other travel.
How to get it · Ask 3 to 30 working days ahead. Request a flight at angelflightsoars.org or call 1-877-4-AN-ANGEL (1-877-426-2643); Mission Team: 770-452-7958, ext. 6. You arrange your own rides to and from the airports. Not for emergencies.
Who it’s for · Patients who are medically stable, can walk, climb stairs and board a small plane without help, and cannot afford other travel. Serves Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Carolinas.
Volunteer pilots fly you free to medical treatment you cannot get close to home, when a long car trip is too hard and you cannot afford other travel.
How to get it · Ask 3 to 30 working days ahead. Request a flight at angelflightsoars.org or call 1-877-4-AN-ANGEL (1-877-426-2643); Mission Team: 770-452-7958, ext. 6. You arrange your own rides to and from the airports. Not for emergencies.
Who it’s for · Patients who are medically stable, can walk, climb stairs and board a small plane without help, and cannot afford other travel. Serves Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Carolinas.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your treatment appointment details
✓ Doctor’s OK that you are stable to fly
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your treatment appointment details
✓ Doctor’s OK that you are stable to fly
VA travel pay: 41.5 cents a mile to VA appointments
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · Nationwide
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The VA pays you back 41.5 cents per mile for driving to VA or VA-approved appointments. A small deductible applies ($3 one way, $6 round trip, up to $18 a month), and it is waived if you get a VA pension or have a low income.
How to get it · File within 30 days of each appointment: online in the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS), at smartphone check-in if you drove alone and only claim mileage, or mail VA Form 10-3542 with receipts to your VA facility. Payment comes by direct deposit.
Who it’s for · Veterans traveling for VA care who have a 30% or higher disability rating, are treated for a service-connected condition, get a VA pension, have income under the VA pension limit, or cannot afford travel. Some caregivers and donors also qualify.
The VA pays you back 41.5 cents per mile for driving to VA or VA-approved appointments. A small deductible applies ($3 one way, $6 round trip, up to $18 a month), and it is waived if you get a VA pension or have a low income.
How to get it · File within 30 days of each appointment: online in the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS), at smartphone check-in if you drove alone and only claim mileage, or mail VA Form 10-3542 with receipts to your VA facility. Payment comes by direct deposit.
Who it’s for · Veterans traveling for VA care who have a 30% or higher disability rating, are treated for a service-connected condition, get a VA pension, have income under the VA pension limit, or cannot afford travel. Some caregivers and donors also qualify.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Receipts for parking or tolls if you claim them
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Receipts for parking or tolls if you claim them
Rides for people with disabilities
MARTA Mobility rides for people with disabilities
MARTA · Metro Atlanta
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Shared van rides for people whose disability keeps them from using MARTA buses and trains. $4 a trip; a care attendant rides free.
How to get it · Call 404-848-5389 to get an application, or apply online at itsmarta.com. A health provider fills out Part B. Then you’ll have an in-person interview.
Who it’s for · People who can’t ride, or get on and off, regular MARTA buses and trains because of a disability. MARTA decides who qualifies.
Shared van rides for people whose disability keeps them from using MARTA buses and trains. $4 a trip; a care attendant rides free.
How to get it · Call 404-848-5389 to get an application, or apply online at itsmarta.com. A health provider fills out Part B. Then you’ll have an in-person interview.
Who it’s for · People who can’t ride, or get on and off, regular MARTA buses and trains because of a disability. MARTA decides who qualifies.
CobbLinc Paratransit rides for people with disabilities
CobbLinc · Cobb County
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Shared curb-to-curb van rides in Cobb for people whose disability keeps them from using the bus. $4 a trip for adults, $3 for youth.
How to get it · Call CobbLinc Paratransit Certifications at 770-429-7855 (Mon-Fri, 8-5) to apply. Once approved, book rides at 770-427-2222.
Who it’s for · People who can’t use CobbLinc local buses because of a disability. You must be certified by CobbLinc first.
Shared curb-to-curb van rides in Cobb for people whose disability keeps them from using the bus. $4 a trip for adults, $3 for youth.
How to get it · Call CobbLinc Paratransit Certifications at 770-429-7855 (Mon-Fri, 8-5) to apply. Once approved, book rides at 770-427-2222.
Who it’s for · People who can’t use CobbLinc local buses because of a disability. You must be certified by CobbLinc first.
Ride Gwinnett Paratransit rides for people with disabilities
Ride Gwinnett · Gwinnett County
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Shared curb-to-curb rides for people whose disability keeps them from using Ride Gwinnett buses. $4 one way; a care attendant rides free.
How to get it · Fill out the Paratransit Application (Parts A and B) on Ride Gwinnett’s website. For help, call 770-822-5010. To book rides, call 770-418-2336.
Who it’s for · People with disabilities who can’t use the local buses on their own. You must be certified by Ride Gwinnett first.
Shared curb-to-curb rides for people whose disability keeps them from using Ride Gwinnett buses. $4 one way; a care attendant rides free.
How to get it · Fill out the Paratransit Application (Parts A and B) on Ride Gwinnett’s website. For help, call 770-822-5010. To book rides, call 770-418-2336.
Who it’s for · People with disabilities who can’t use the local buses on their own. You must be certified by Ride Gwinnett first.
Rides for seniors
Empowerline (help for older adults and caregivers)
Atlanta Regional Commission · Metro Atlanta
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A free help line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. They connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more.
How to get it · Call 404-463-3333 or chat at empowerline.org. If no one answers, leave a message. Calls are returned in the order received.
Who it’s for · Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. Home-delivered meals are for adults 60+, at little or no cost based on income.
A free help line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. They connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more.
How to get it · Call 404-463-3333 or chat at empowerline.org. If no one answers, leave a message. Calls are returned in the order received.
Who it’s for · Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. Home-delivered meals are for adults 60+, at little or no cost based on income.
Fulton County senior rides
Fulton County
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Rides for Fulton seniors 60+: shared vans to medical visits and senior centers, and low-cost Uber or Lyft rides ($1 a trip) for errands.
How to get it · Call Fulton County Senior Services at 404-613-6000 to sign up.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 and older. Uber/Lyft riders must be able to travel on their own and have a card on file.
Rides for Fulton seniors 60+: shared vans to medical visits and senior centers, and low-cost Uber or Lyft rides ($1 a trip) for errands.
How to get it · Call Fulton County Senior Services at 404-613-6000 to sign up.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 and older. Uber/Lyft riders must be able to travel on their own and have a card on file.
DeKalb County senior rides
DeKalb County
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Rides for DeKalb seniors 60+ to medical visits and dialysis, to neighborhood senior centers, and vouchers for other trips.
How to get it · Call DeKalb’s Senior Transportation Unit at 770-322-2967.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County seniors age 60 and older.
Rides for DeKalb seniors 60+ to medical visits and dialysis, to neighborhood senior centers, and vouchers for other trips.
How to get it · Call DeKalb’s Senior Transportation Unit at 770-322-2967.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County seniors age 60 and older.
Cobb Senior Services rides
Cobb County
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Low-cost, door-to-door rides in Cobb for older adults to medical visits, grocery stores and senior centers.
How to get it · Call Cobb Senior Services at 770-528-5380 to ask about rides.
Who it’s for · Cobb residents 55+ (60+ for senior center rides) without dependable rides. Not for people who qualify for paratransit or Medicaid rides.
Low-cost, door-to-door rides in Cobb for older adults to medical visits, grocery stores and senior centers.
How to get it · Call Cobb Senior Services at 770-528-5380 to ask about rides.
Who it’s for · Cobb residents 55+ (60+ for senior center rides) without dependable rides. Not for people who qualify for paratransit or Medicaid rides.
Gwinnett Senior Services rides
Gwinnett County
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Lower cost rides to medical visits for Gwinnett seniors, with door-through-door help if you need it. Fees depend on miles or income.
How to get it · Call Gwinnett Senior Services at 678-377-4150 and ask for transportation help.
Who it’s for · Gwinnett residents 60+ (or their spouses) who apply and qualify. Adults 18+ with disabilities can get the assisted rides.
Lower cost rides to medical visits for Gwinnett seniors, with door-through-door help if you need it. Fees depend on miles or income.
How to get it · Call Gwinnett Senior Services at 678-377-4150 and ask for transportation help.
Who it’s for · Gwinnett residents 60+ (or their spouses) who apply and qualify. Adults 18+ with disabilities can get the assisted rides.
Clayton County senior rides (Aging Program)
Clayton County
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Free rides for Clayton County residents 60 and older to dialysis, medical appointments and quality-of-life trips, through the county Aging Program.
How to get it · Call the Aging Program at 770-603-4050, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, and ask for an Information and Assistance Specialist. You are pre-screened first, and there may be a wait-list. Office: 6701 Highway 85, Riverdale.
Who it’s for · Clayton County residents age 60 and older. All Aging Program services are free of charge.
Free rides for Clayton County residents 60 and older to dialysis, medical appointments and quality-of-life trips, through the county Aging Program.
How to get it · Call the Aging Program at 770-603-4050, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, and ask for an Information and Assistance Specialist. You are pre-screened first, and there may be a wait-list. Office: 6701 Highway 85, Riverdale.
Who it’s for · Clayton County residents age 60 and older. All Aging Program services are free of charge.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of age and Clayton County address
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of age and Clayton County address
Common questions
How do I get a free ride to the doctor with Medicaid?
If you have Georgia Medicaid and no other way to get there, call Verida at least 3 business days ahead: 404-209-4000 (Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett), 1-866-388-9844 (Cobb), or 1-888-224-7981 (Clayton). See Rides to medical appointments.
Can I ride the bus or train for less?
Yes, if you're 65 or older, have a disability, or have a Medicare card. MARTA Reduced Fare rides are $1. CobbLinc reduced fares are $1, and Ride Gwinnett half fare is $1.25. Bring a photo ID and proof.
I'm older or have a disability and can't use the bus. What can I do?
If a disability keeps you off the bus, apply for MARTA Mobility, CobbLinc Paratransit, or Ride Gwinnett Paratransit. Seniors can call their county's senior rides program. Not sure where to start? Call Empowerline at 404-463-3333.