Tallahassee, City Dial-A-Ride

AKA:

StarMetro Dial-A-Ride

Description:

*Provides curb-side transportation for persons with disabilities within the city of Tallahassee
*Provides transportation to any older adult (60 or older) weekdays between 6AM-6:30PM to any city location
*A certification package must be completed by all riders to become eligible; certification forms may be obtained by calling the office or by downloading the forms from the website or by applying online; once the office receives the completed application; it can take 5-10 business days for processing
*Elderly riders who qualify may become certified as disabled themselves, avoiding refusal of transportation when disabled rider is given priority provided by law
*Reservations can be made by calling as early as 2 weeks in advance, but must be made by 2PM one business day in advance at the latest
*Riders may be accompanied by a certified personal care attendant; children or infants needing car seat occupy a seat and are charged; any other companion rider will have to pay and will be able to ride only if space is available
*More information and scheduling is available on line at www.talgov.com/starmetro in the Dial-A-Ride section

Intake Process:

Call; certification package must be completed by all riders to become eligible; certification forms may be obtained by calling the office or by downloading the forms from the website or applying on-line; once the office receives the completed forms, it can take 5-10 business days for processing

Program Fees:

$2.50 per one way trip; $25 ten-token card (10 rides) are available

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

See description

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 23, 2023