Ponies
Shared Ride Programs
Public Shared RideSenior Shared Ride
Persons with Disabilities
Medical Assistance Transportation
Workers Express
Shared Ride Programs At A Glance
| Public Shared Ride | Senior Shared Ride | Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities | Medical Assistance Transportation | Workers Express | ADA Complimentary Paratransit Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who is Eligible | General public with origins or destinations more than 1/4 mile from the public fixed route. | People, age 65+ with origins or destinations more than 1/4 mile from the public fixed route | People, ages 18-64 with verification of a disability and unable to access or board the public fixed route | People with verification of Medical Assistance eligibility with origins or destinations more than 1/4 mile from the public fixed route | Eligibility is based on income and dependent status | People with verification of a disability who are unable to access or board the public fixed route |
| Fares / Each Way | Full Fare | Fares range between $.75 / $1.25 in county and from $3.00 / $6.30 out of county | Fare range between $2.50 / $4.25 in county and are $6.30 out of county | No Fare | Voucher Based | Each trip is $3.00 |
| Escorts / Personal Care Attendants Permitted | No | Free with verification that a rider is unable to use the program without assistance | Free with verification that a rider is unable to use the program without assistance | Free with verification that a rider is unable to use the program without assistance | Dependent children only going to or from childcare | Free with verification that a rider is unable to use the program without assistance |
| Companions / Family / Friends Permitted | Yes, but must pay full fare | Yes, but must pay full fare | Yes, but must pay full fare | One adult is permitted to accompany minor children under the age of 18 without a fare | Dependent children may be taken to daycare as part of the journey to and or from work | $3.00 |
| Areas Served | Monroe County and some regions out of county | Monroe County and some regions out of county | Monroe County and some regions out of county | Monroe County and some regions out of county | Monroe County Only | Origins and destinations no more than 3/4 mile of the public fixed route |
| Trip Purpose | Any Purpose | Any Purpose | Any Purpose | Limited to trip for medical purposes covered by Medical Assistance only | Limited to trips to/from work and childcare only | Any Purpose |
| Appointment Window | Mon - Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM | Mon - Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM | Mon - Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM | Mon - Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM | Based on work schedule | Based on public fixed route operating hours |
Applying for Shared Ride Programs: All Shared Ride programs have individual eligibility requirements. Though a consumer may be eligible for more than one program they must apply for each program individually. A person who qualifies for ADA Complimentary Paratransit will also qualify for Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities but must complete the application process for both programs. Scheduling Shared Ride Trips: All Shared Ride programs operate on a reservation basis. All in-county trips must be reserved at least 2 business days in advance. All out of county trips must be reserved at least 2 days, but preferrably 3 business days in advance. The Shared Ride reservation department is available Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM at (570) 839-8210.
Definition of Terms
Disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as, "with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment." Major Life Activities is regarded as "functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and work." Escorts / Personal Care Attendant is regarded as "a person providing service to the eligible individual." Companions / Family / Friends is regarded as "a person accompanying the individual, and is not a personal care attendant, unless the family or friend registered is acting in the capacity of a personal care attendant." All individuals 'accopanying' ADA paratransit eligible riders must have the same origin and destination as the eligible individual.
