Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.
New York has separate Family Court (for custody, support, paternity, DV) and Supreme Court (for divorce) systems. NYC's Family Court operates in all five boroughs. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement. NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse are the major metros. Legal Aid Society of NYC, Sanctuary for Families, NYLAG, and the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence serve women.
MTA Metro-North Railroad is the go-to transportation resource in the New York area for rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Reach the team at (877) 690-5114 to schedule a screening. Service hours run Daily service; ask about after-hours options if needed. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
(877) 690-5114 · Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY 10017 · Daily service · Visit Website
NFTA Metro — Buffalo provides rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT for women in Buffalo. Dial (716) 855-7300 for an initial conversation about your situation. Open Mon-Sat service — confirm by phone before driving in. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
(716) 855-7300 · 181 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203 · Mon-Sat service · Visit Website
Fair Fares NYC is a New York transportation resource helping mothers with rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Phone (929) 252-7802 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Service hours run Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.
(929) 252-7802 · NYC program · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Based in New York, Amtrak — New York supports New York women navigating rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Contact (800) 872-7245 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Available Daily service; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.
(800) 872-7245 · Penn Station, New York, NY 10001 · Daily service
National passenger rail service with discounts for seniors, veterans, and children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Long-distance intercity bus service across the United States for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Discount intercity bus services with low fares and free WiFi on most routes for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Federal transportation hub with public transit, rail, and accessibility resources for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Dial 211 for referrals to local transportation assistance, medical rides, and bus pass programs for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free VA transportation to medical appointments for eligible veterans. Contact local VA medical center. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients in many states for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Senior driving resources, safety programs, and CarFit assessments. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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NADTC — federal resource on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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