Community Services Reduced Fees or No Fees Charged:
 D.A.R.T: PSTA Demand Response Transportation (updated 10/3/08 )
(partially funded publicly) Wheel chair and ambulatory transportation in Pinellas County, for people with permanent or temporary disabilities who are unable to independently use the regular, wheelchair accessible PSTA buses. Call in advance for an application form (727) 540-1800 (select option #2 for Demand Response Transportation).
Provides W/C, Medi-Chair and Stretcher transport for handicapped individuals. Care Ride is a private company affiliated with Bay Care and is a DART PSTA W/C Transport Provider as well as Medicaid and Evercare Provider. Available 7 days a week. Picks up from Pinellas County, Florida only but will transport anywhere within the State of Florida. (updated 10/3/08 )
To qualify for DART benefits, an application through DART must be completed in advance. For a DART application, call (727) 540-1800 (select option #2 for Demand Response Transportation).
Provides W/C, Medi-Chair, and Stretcher transport. Medi-Chair transportation is a more cost-effective alternative to non-emergency ambulance transportation. This mode of transportation is suitable for people who are medically stable and can transport comfortably at a sitting angle no lower than 30 degrees. Each Medi-Chair transport is equipped with specialized equipment and is staffed by a state certified emergency medical technician (EMT).
- Address: 4921 71st Avenue, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- Main Phone: (727) 540-1960 Patient Services
- Application for DART: (727) 540-1800
- Hours: 7a-7p, M-F; 9a-5p, Sat; on call 24hours a day
- Website: http://www.mortonplant.com/baybody.cfm?id=195
EZride by Neighborly Care Network
Prescheduled, door to door transportation for people 55 and older and/or disabled
- Reservations must be made at least 48 hrs in advance
- Nominal annual membership fee is charged
- Door to door transportation
- Fee includes pick-up plus mileage charge, at a reduced rate
- Hours: 8am to 6pm Tuesday thru Saturday
- Phone: 727-573-9444 (ext 333) or call Toll Free 1-888-743-3709
- Website: www.neighborly.org
Neighborly Care Network
Provides travel from residences to Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care Centers, social service agencies, medical facilities, and shopping centers.
- Address: 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716;
- Phone: 727/571-4384 (Transportation Office)
Transportation Disadvantaged Program
Provides transportation for persons in Pinellas County who are transportation disadvantaged and have income less than 200% above poverty level.
- Client must be approved first and can call for an application.
- Schedule transportation 3 to 5 days in advance, no later than the day before transportation is needed.
- Transportation is for medical and dental appointments, physical therapy, support groups and to pick up prescription medication, employment and education.
- Fees: Ambulatory $3, Wheelchair $3 per one-way.
- Office Hours: 5:30a-6p, M-F.
- Address: 7740 66th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- Phone: (727) 545-2100
- E-Mail address: manager@gptms.com
- Internet Site: http://gptms.com
- Free transportation for those in need who are ambulatory. People transported include: Elderly and/or disabled, Cancer patients and multiple sclerosis patients for scheduled treatments and /or therapy, and Dialysis patients who have no other means of transportation to receive their treatment. Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parent(s). Young children must have own car seat.
- Person must call one week to 10 days in advance.
- AM appointments only.
- Volunteer drivers provide transportion in the Greater Tampa Bay Area
- Hours: 8:30 - 1:00 PM. Dispatchers schedule client appointments M-F 8AM - 4PM.
- Phone: North Pinellas (727) 446-2358
South Pinellas (727) 898-3111
- Internet site: www.redcrosstbc.org
Express Medical Transporters (updated January 2009)
A Pinellas County Medicaid and Transportation Disadvantaged Program Provider servicing the Medicaid and Transportation Disadvantaged program in Pinellas County. EMT specializes in Non-emergency transportation to and from doctors, dialysis, dentist etc.Will assisting children with transportation needs to school, etc.
Services are available for anyone in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties.
Services include:
• Wheel chair services.
• Ambulatory services
• Companions always ride free.
• EMT works with Medicaid, multiple insurance companies and accepts private pay.
• EMT is available for transportation 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.
For information on EMT or their services contact: Jeanine Blake
611 Druid Road E., Ste 704, Clearwater, FL 33756
Office Phone: 727-446-0930; Cell Phone: 727-647-9417
Website: www.rideEMT.com
Email:
jblake@EMTrides.com
Care Van
Free van transportation to any Morton Plant Hospital building on campus and the Turley Family Health Center for those who live within within mapped boundaries of Clearwater, Largo. Must be able to get into and out of van without assistance
Address: Morton Plant Auxiliary, 300 Pinellas Street, MS 16, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 461-8548 Dispatch Office
Internet Site: http://www.mpmhealth.com/
Gulfport: G.E.M.S. Bus Service
Door-to-door mini-bus service for the elderly (55 or over) or disabled persons of any age, of Gulfport. Provides transportation for basic human life needs. Vehicles are equipped for handicapped persons and are wheelchair accessible. 4 or 5 day advance notice for medical appointment; 2 days for other transportation. 8a-4p, M-F. Call for more information and to register. 8a-1p, M-F. Fees vary Gulfport residents only
- Address: Gulfport Multi-Purpose Sr. Center
5501 27th Avenue South
Gulfport, FL 33707
- Phone: (727) 893-2242
- Internet Site: http://www.ci.gulfport.fl.us
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center
Emergency transportation for persons of all ages in Tarpon Springs, to medical and dental appointments (and sometimes shopping). Fees Charged: None, donations accepted. Also, offers information and referral, telephone reassurance, vouchers for shoes, gasoline and prescriptions available. One or two night emergency lodging available through arrangement with local hotel.
- Address: 101 W. Court Street
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- Main Phone: (727) 937-9535; (727) 939-1400
- Hours: 9:30a-2:30p, M-F
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Cab
Transportation
D.A.R.T:
PSTA
Demand Response Transportation
(partially
funded publicly)
Yellow Cab transportation in Pinellas
County, for people with disabilities who are unable to take the bus; rate is $3.50 each way; limited operating hours;
- Application: Call in advance (727) 540-1800 (select option #2 for Demand Response Transportation).
- Reservations (727)-540-1897 (Yellow Cab)
PSTA Pinellas County
Transportation Disadvantaged Program
Phone: (727)
545-2100
Care Van Free van transportation to any Morton Plant Hospital building on campus and the Turley Family Health Center for those who live within within mapped boundaries of Clearwater, Largo. Must be able to get into and out of van without assistance
Morton Plant Auxiliary
300 Pinellas Street, MS 16
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-8548 Dispatch Office
Internet Site: http://www.mpmhealth.com/
American Red Cross Angel Wings Transportation Services
- Free transportation for those in need who are ambulatory. People transported include: Elderly and/or disabled, Cancer patients and multiple sclerosis patients for scheduled treatments and /or therapy, and Dialysis patients who have no other means of transportation to receive their treatment. Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parent(s). Young children must have own car seat.
- Person must call one week to 10 days in advance.
- AM appointments only.
- Volunteer drivers provide transportion in the Greater Tampa Bay Area
- Hours: 8:30 - 1:00 PM. Dispatchers schedule client appointments M-F 8AM - 4PM.
- Phone: North Pinellas (727) 446-2358
South Pinellas (727) 898-3111
- Internet site: www.redcrosstbc.o
Rent-A-Ride of Pinellas County will transport you to the mall, doctors, school, shopping, airports, downtown St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or just about anywhere else you need to go. Call for rates, Van transportation available. Drivers are insured and bonded. Driver will wait at doctor's office for $20/1st hour and $10 thereafter. Rent-A-Ride can accommodate up to six passengers in mini van, or two or four in private car. Fees Charged: $20 (1st hour); Round trip to appts. $10/add'l hour (Pn. Cnty.), or $1.40/mi.
1135 Pasadena Avenue South
Suite 160
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Main Phone: (727) 341-2117
E-Mail address: getahand@rentahand.com
Internet Site: http://www.rentahand.com
Hours of Operation: 8:30a-6p, M-F. Services available 24hrs/day.
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Wheelchair Transport last updated Oct 3, 2008
D.A.R.T: PSTA Demand Response Transportation (partially funded publicly) Wheel chair and ambulatory transportation in Pinellas County, for people with permanent or temporary disabilities who are unable to independently use the regular, wheelchair accessible PSTA buses. Call in advance for an application form (727) 540-1800 (select option #2 for Demand Response Transportation).
- Wheelchair: Call Care Ride (727)-540-1960 (provider for PSTA)
- Ambulatory: Call Yellow Cab (727)-540-1897 (provider for PSTA)
- Regular PSTA Bus Services: (727)-545-1900
- PSTA Demand Response Information: 727-540-1800
- PSTA website: http://www.psta.net/demandresponse.htm
- Customer Service Centers located in downtown St. Petersburg, midtown St. Petersburg and downtown Clearwater
Care Ride 727-540-1960 Click here to see above details.
Transportation Disadvantaged Program Provides transportation for persons in Pinellas County who are transportation disadvantaged and have income less than 200% above poverty level.
- Client must be approved first and can call for an application.
- Schedule transportation 3 to 5 days in advance, no later than the day before transportation is needed.
- Transportation is for medical and dental appointments, physical therapy, support groups and to pick up prescription medication, employment and education.
- Also provides a monthly bus pass in exchange for client's door to door cab service. The pass is good for unlimited rides for the entire month. Client's who purchase monthly passes are not eligible for door to door cab service.
- Fees Charged: Ambulatory $3, Wheelchair $3 per one-way. Office Hours: 5:30a-6p, M-F.
- Address: 7740 66th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- Phone: (727) 545-2100
- E-Mail address: manager@gptms.com
- Internet Site: http://gptms.com
Gulfport: G.E.M.S. Bus Service Door-to-door mini-bus service for the elderly (55 or over) or disabled persons of any age, of Gulfport. Provides transportation for basic human life needs. Vehicles are equipped for handicapped persons and are wheelchair accessible. 4 or 5 day advance notice for medical appointment; 2 days for other transportation. 8a-4p, M-F. Call for more information and to register. 8a-1p, M-F. Fees vary Gulfport residents only
Gulfport Multi-Purpose Sr. Center, 5501 27th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33707
Phone: (727) 893-2242
Internet Site: http://www.ci.gulfport.fl.us
Private Wheelchair Transport companies
- Yellow
Cab: (727) 586-2811 (W/C transport)
- Care Ride: (727) 540-1960
- At Ease Wheelchair Transport, Largo (727) 397-1611
- TLC Transportation (727) 409-0173
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