Transportation Assistance Resources in Indiana

Getting to medical appointments, job training, or essential services can be a serious challenge in Indiana, especially in rural areas where public transit options are limited or nonexistent. Fortunately, a range of federal and state-supported programs exist to help Indiana residents who lack reliable transportation, including seniors, people with disabilities, low-income families, and Medicaid enrollees.

Your single best first step is to call 2-1-1 Indiana (dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211). Trained specialists are available around the clock to connect you with local transportation resources, including community ride programs, volunteer driver networks, and county transit services that may not be widely advertised. Coverage and program names vary significantly by county, so a 2-1-1 specialist familiar with your local area is invaluable.

For older adults and people with disabilities, Indiana's network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) coordinates transportation services in each region of the state. These agencies often arrange volunteer driver programs, subsidized rides, and coordination with medical transport providers. Many community action agencies across Indiana also operate transportation assistance as part of their broader poverty-reduction services — your county's community action agency is worth contacting directly.