"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore." Psalms 121:8
- **START HERE**
- BICYCLES
- CAR REPAIRS
- CHOOSE YOUR DRIVER & HAVE THEM REIMBURSED
- MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
- PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- SENIOR OR DISABLED TRANSPORTATION BY COUNTY
- WHERE CAN I GET A CAR?
**START HERE**
Julie's List: Transportation This is an awesome resource for free or low cost transportation options in the Detroit Metro Area. Check here first!
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BICYCLES
Catholic Community Response Team (CCRT) donates a once in a lifetime bike for low-income individuals.
CCRT
132 Franklin Blvd. #203
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 499-9621.
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CAR REPAIRS
Julie's List: car repairs
Auto Zone
Auto Zone provides the use of tools needed to make your own auto repairs as well as instructions. A returnable deposit is required to check out tools. Check it out on their website under "Repair Help".
If the "Check engine light" is ON, AutoZone employees will do a free scan of the diagnostic port and give you a printout of the fault codes. They will also check batteries, starters and alternators for you.
248-960-4212
MDHHS can help eligible families with some auto related costs. DHHS vehicle repairs/purchase are limited to adults who are working or in “Work related activities” (such as a training program that will lead to employment) and caretakers of minor children. 1 & 2 adult families may be eligible. DHHS will pay up to $900 towards repairs that will make the vehicle “Safe and Roadworthy”; any amount above that limit must be paid by client or other agency first before DHHS payment will be made. DHHS requires 1 estimate from a licensed repair facility and will also cover towing if needed. Requests for DHHS vehicle repair should be made in writing and submitted via fax, online through MiBridges, or at the local DHHS office.
Discount Tires in Farmington Hills, (Orchard Lake and 12 Mile) is a good place to take cars for service and they might give clients used tires for free.
30720 W. 12 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hill, MI 48334
(248) 737-7812
Tone Up for Tune Ups
Southfield Residents Only - One time assistance with car repairs
Requirements:
1. Official letter from employer giving proof you are working at least 20 hours per week.
2. 2 quotes from licensed auto mechanics
3. Letter explaining your circumstances and why you need help with your car repairs.
Covenant Presbyterian Church 21575 W. Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075For more information contact: Rhonda Terry at Southfield Human Services 248-796-4542
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CHOOSE YOUR DRIVER & HAVE THEM REIMBURSED
Freedom Road Transportation is a reimbursement program for Oakland County residents. The consumer is responsible for finding a volunteer driver, and FRT will provide mileage reimbursement to pay the volunteer driver each month for the trips taken. Limit of 100 miles/month reimbursement for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, former prisoners re-entering society and people with low incomes so that these individuals will have access to shopping, employment, entertainment, worship services, etc.
Call Monday or Friday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
1520 S. Lapeer Rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48360
248-232-1259
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MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (see also Senior Transportation)
Ambu-Trans
Provides non-emergency medical, shopping and recreational transportation in sedans and wheelchair accessible vans.
24782 Hathaway
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
(248) 471-7400
AssuredTrans Services, Inc.
AssuredTrans is a non-emergency medical cab service. Transportation service is provided thought Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Monroe, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties.
24875 Novi Rd. #1118
Novi, MI 48376-1118
855-458-7267
LOGISTICARE. Logisticare has a contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health to give non-emergency rides to Medicaid Beneficiaries who live in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. This service provides free round trip transportation for non-emergency medical and dental services that are necessary and that are paid for by Medicaid. Schedule dental, mental health, substance abuse (and related services) appointments by calling LOGISTICARE at 866-569-1902. You need to give 2 days notice!!
American Cancer Society -Road to Recovery: transports cancer patients to their medical appointments during treatment. 800-227-2345 No cost. Must call at least 4 days in advance of your appointment.
CancerCare Financial Help - Provides limited financial assistance to patients to cover transportation and other costs associated with treatment. Eligibility: medical diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment for your caner, live in the U.S., be at or below 250% of federal poverty level. Call 800-813-HOPE (4673) to complete a bried interview. 9am - 7 pm M-Th, 9am - 5pm F
Freedom Road Transportation - helps seniors, disabled or low income. Reimburses mileage to your volunteer driver. 248-232-1259
Myride2 - helps seniors and adults with disabilities find transportation and coordinate transportation options. 855-697-4332
Veteran's Services - will transport to VA Medical centers only in Ann Arbor and Detroit. A week advance notice. 248-858-0785 or 248-655-1250
Worry Free Transportation - 24-48 hours notice. Some insurances accepted. Serving mentally and physically challenged clients. 248-481-8811
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
ABC Transportation
Taxicab Service
800-563-4222
F.I.S.H.
248-351-2350
A network of volunteers who drive people to and from medical appointments in the Farmington/Farmington Hills and Southfield area with a maximum of 2 rides per month.
Jewish Family Services
248-592-2300
To direct dial the transportation director, Alex Goldburg- 248-592-2266
They have a group of volunteers who drive people to all kinds of services.
*You do not have to be Jewish.
Reddit Rides
248-559-2500
Non-emergency medical rides,
Cost is $25.00 per pick up and $3.00 per mile.
My Ride 2
Helps seniors and adults with disabilities in Oakland, Macomb and western Wayne counties find transportation.
Go to their website or call 1-855-myride2 (1-855-697-4332) to find information about transportation providers.
Note: myride2 is not a direct transportation provider. Their agents will arrange transportation on your behalf with a direct provider.
Amor Transportation
Provides transportation to medical appointments, errands/shopping, social/recreational activities, and employment.
Please call to make a reservation.
32233 Schoolcraft Rd., Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48150
734-744-6177
Harmony Transportation Services
Provides non-emergency medical transportation to medical appointments, shopping, errands or social activities within Macomb, Oakland, Wayne counties and surrounding areas,
35414 Dequindre, Suite D
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 979-7433
Hour Transportation
Provides non-emergency medical transportation thought southern Michigan. Will also transport clients for shopping errands, social/recreational activities, employment, or any other legal purpose to and from any drivable destination. Call for reservations Monday-Friday, 8:30am
Southfield, MI 48076
248-569-4445
J & J Mobile Services
Provides non-emergency medical, shopping and recreational transportation in sedans and wheelchair accessible vans.
1900 E 8 Mile Rd
Eastpoint, MI 48021
(313) 924-4368
Jewish Family Service
Provides transportation to medical appointments, employment, errands and social activities within Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties. Focus on pick-ups in Oakland County. Call for an application. Proof of income required for sliding-scale fees.
6555 West Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-2266
Loving Tough Transportation, Inc.
Provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping and recreational activities, and employment. No destination borders or trip purpose restrictions. Services available in Arabic and French. Vans equipped with bariatric lifts.
51194 Romeo Plank Rd, #353
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 992-1024
Michigan Green Cabs
Fee-for-service service. Discount available by booking online.
Southeast, MI 00000
1-877-476-8294
Michigan Transportation Services, Inc.
Statewide Non-emergency Medical Transportation provider. Provides transportation to medical appointments, errands/shopping, social.recreational activities, and employment. TBI AND CPR certified. Please call to make a reservation.
100 Orndorf Rd., #1032
Brighton, MI 48116-1032
877-777-7900
Reddi-Ride Transportation, Inc.
Provides transportation to medical appointments, errands and social activites anywhere within the State of Michigan and Northern Ohio.
23077 Greenfield, Suite 146
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-2500
S & L Transportation, Inc.
Provides transportation to medical appointments, errands and social activities athroughout Michigan.
23800 West 10 Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48033
(313) 897-6200 or 1-800-626-6293
SAFE-T Transportation
This non-emergency medical transportation company provides rides for medical appointments, errands, shopping trips, social or recreational activities and for employment throughout Michigan using sedans or wheelchair accessible vans 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
P.O. Box 28
Fraser, MI 48026
Main Office (586) 498-8500
Very Special Van Service
Provide safe, affordable, and timely transportation to seniors nd the underserved in the community. Transportation is available to medical appointments, errands/shopping, social/recreational activities, and employment. Please call to make a reservation.
3323 Leslie
Detroit, MI 48238
855-697-4332
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SMART Connector bus of Farmington
1-866-962-5515
Only picks up or drops off in city of Farmington and Farmington Hills.
Cost: $2.00 one way. Each rider has to call ahead to schedule their pick-up. If two of you are being dropped of at the same place, one person can call, but let the, know that two of you are going to the same place. Wait Time: approximately 15 minutes. After 3:00 pm the wait time can be up to a n hour, they suggest that you call ahead of the time you want to be picked up.
Get A Job, Get A Ride!
The Get A Job, Get A Ride! Program helps new employees save on their transportation costs. Participants hired within the past 30 days who are permanent, full time employees, that meet the eligibility requirements, can receive a complimentary 31 Day Pass ($66.00 value) to ride SMART's Fixed Route service.
You have to work with your employer to get this benefit. The employer has to create a MySMART account. While logged into MySMART, they need to register the company into the Get A Job, Get a Ride program!
Questions regarding the Get A Job, Get A Ride Program? Call Customer Service or email SMARTGJGR@smartbus.org.
MichiVan Commuter Vanpools, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Transportation and operated by vRide,Inc. and Enterprise Rideshare, this group supplies fully insured passenger vans to commuter groups of 7-15 people along an established route. Monthly fees as low as $66.78 per month based on the one way mileage commute and size of van. 800-826-7433
JARC/New Freedom Programs
If you or anyone you know works somewhere they can’t get to on the bus system’s fixed routes — such as in Livonia, Rochester Hills, or anywhere else that doesn’t offer bus service — there’s a new option from Detroit Department of Transportation. Within certain income limits, DDOT will provide service through a local taxi service for $1.50 a ride.
This is available for transportation to work or work training. It is also available to seniors and people with disabilities for wider usage. If you have any questions, feel free to contact DDOT. Their information is below:
Detroit Mobility 1st (DM1) Services
1301 E. Warren Avenue
JARC/New Freedom Program Room 111
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-833-1017
E-mail: jarc_nf@detroitmi.gov
IJARC Brochure
JARC Application
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SENIOR OR DISABLED TRANSPORTATION BY COUNTY
Many cities offer inexpensive transportation for medical appointments and/or shopping within certain geographical regions for both seniors and those with disabilities. Often this is done through the senior center but sometimes the city offices. The costs vary but are typically anywhere from $2 - $16 round trip. Reservations are required for all of these services - usually at least 24 hours in advance.
Oakland County Senior Transportation
Oakland County Senior Resource Directory for Transportation
Click on the above link to see what Senior Transportation Options your community offers .
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WHERE CAN I GET A CAR?
Here to Help Foundation Here to Help Foundation can provide used vehicles to otherwise qualified applicants who are working 35 or more hours per week at a permanent job and need a vehicle to get to/from employment (temporary jobs are not accepted). There are no exceptions to this requirement. One times grant for residents of Wayne or Oakland County only. Only approved avocation agencies or organizations can apply. The client does not apply, we do. St. Vincent de Paul volunteers can be advocates.
Some of the items they provide grants for include: Utility assistance up to $500.00, Rent an security deposits up to $1,000.00, furniture and appliance loans up to $750.00, money for work uniforms, storage fees, minor home repairs, professional tests, cars (through Volunteers of American) up to $2,500.00, car repairs up to $800.00 and other services.
The maximum amount provided is $2500.00 and cars are purchased only through the Volunteers of America used vehicle lot (located at 618 East Walton Blvd. in Pontiac and their website is http://www.voaautosales.com/
).VEHICLES FOR CHANGE - DETROIT - 855-820-7990
Cars that are donated by the public will be repaired to meet our quality standards and awarded to eligible families. In Michigan, Vehicles for Change is working with the following organizations to award vehicles. If you live in Michigan and are interested in receiving a car from Vehicles for Change, please contact these agencies.
- Wayne Metro Community Action Agency 313-388-9799
- Matrix Human Services 313-526-4000 ext. 1319
- Southwest Solutions 313-841-9641 or 855-820-7990
Volunteers of America - 248-945-0101
21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48076
618 E. Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48340
248-209-1031
They sell low cost pre-owned vehicles.
The vehicles are sold at their Pontiac location. The phone number for vehicle sales is 866-435-7862.
Charity Motors - 313-255-1000
10431 grand River, Detroit, MI (Between Livernois and Oakman, off the I-96 Service Drive). They sell cars only. The cars are not inspected and do not have a warranty. Application is in resource binder.
Updated Nov 2017
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