A free program available for youths 18 years of age and under year round. It is valid aboard any of Sioux Area Metro's regularly scheduled bus routes. ​To do so, the student must present a bus driver with a current middle or high school ID or SAM-issued Freedom Pass when boarding, which is available at no charge. Children 10 years and under do not need to show an ID to ride for free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Kids riding paratransit are also free with a school ID or Freedom Pass.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Offers transportation service for everyone within Brookings County. Passengers can schedule rides to work, school, medical appointments, activities, shopping trips, Sioux Falls Regional Airport, and more. Passengers need to schedule their rides at least one day before transportation is needed. Offers door-to-door service. BATA is a Medicaid provider and medical transportation may be covered by eligible Medicaid recipients.

Offers information and referral for community services. - Emergency services based on availability and qualifications for the following: Emergency short term lodging Gas / Transportation for out-of-town medical appointment or stranded motorist In-state one-way bus ticket Utility assistance electric, water, or gas with a disconnection notice Prescription / medications Clothing Personal hygiene items Formula Disposable diapers - Emergency food based on availability and qualifications, including the: BackPack food program Pierre and Ft. Pierre food pantry Senior food box program - Holiday meals ie. Thanksgiving Basket - package containing ingredients to make a meal along with a frozen turkey Volunteer opportunities Distributor of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is provided by USDA through the State of South Dakota. Only requirement - individual must fall under TEFAP guidelines

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Services provided for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal areas including: prescheduled transit, same day, and punch rides. There are many transportation grant opportunities available through River Cities Public Transit (RCPT). Call for more information. RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.

Serving the paratransit needs of Sioux Falls by working with the City of Sioux Falls, DakotAbilities, and Lifescape. Contracted with DakotAbilities, Lifescape, the Sioux Falls School District and works through the City of Sioux Falls to help provide paratransit services to the Sioux Falls area. ​Accepts ride requests for any transportation needs in the Sioux Empire area and beyond. Call for more information. Accepts Medicaid and provides medical rides in Sioux Falls. Coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Jefferson Lines associated.

Public transportation for a number of counties surrounding the capital City. Same day, on demand for ride requests. Out of town rides Monday - Friday from any RCPT areas served.Accepts Medicaid; there are many transportation grant opportunities available through RCPT. Transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, employment, school, day care, senior meals, summer recreation activities, and other needs RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.

Purpose is to help residents of Sturgis / Newell who call in to request assistance, or need referrals to deal with life's challenges. The phones are not manned 24/7. For immediate assistance, dial 911 (emergencies) or 211 (for information and referral). Frequently takes calls about rent, utilities, and food.

Economic Assistance: Emergency assistance program. Eligibility is based on state statute and county guidelines. The amount of assistance granted is established in the County Guidelines and the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. For all assistance granted, state statute requires that a lien is placed against the individual. Economic assistance is not an on-going program, but is designed to address the immediate need. Due to the attachment of a lien, the individual is encouraged to exhaust all other resources prior to making application with the county. The county will assist in making appropriate referrals and can act as an advocate on the individual's behalf. - Types of assistance provided for qualified applicants: - Rent Assistance Does not help with 1st month's rent or a rental deposit. Assistance is only for those individuals who have received a sheriff served 3-day eviction notice. Having the notice is required. Also, resident must have live in Davison County for at least 60 days. Utilities (disconnect notice required) Emergency Transportation (gas voucher or bus ticket) Emergency Shelter (one night hotel stay) Medical Assistance The county is a resource of last resort and requires that all other resources be exhausted first. Medical assistance is determined by a formula established in state statute. The individual's availability and affordability of health care coverage will be one determining factor of eligibility. All medical services must meet the criteria of medical necessity set by state statue. The county works directly with medical providers and past and current employers in assessing eligibility. The county must approve non-emergency medical procedures prior to the services being performed. The county investigates any potential third-party payee. If the county approves financial assistance, a repayment plan will be established. - Types of assistance provided: Medication Hospital Funeral Assistance Davison County Welfare provides financial assistance for funeral services and burials for qualified individuals.

Sioux Area Metro (SAM) provides intra-city public transportation. SAM provides a fixed route transit service for the general public and a Paratransit service for citizens that cannot ride the fixed-route bus. Individuals desiring to utilize Paratransit services should call to set-up an interview to determine eligibility. There are several options regarding how to pay the bus fare: Pay on Bus: Each bus entrance has a fare box where you can pay with cash. Insert your fare into the fare box next to the driver, then take a seat. Make sure you have exact change because our drivers cannot make change. Pay at Lewis Drug: Passes can be purchased from any Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls, SD. Passes may be purchased with cash (change provided) or credit card. - Pay from Token Transit App: The app can be downloaded on a cell phone and individuals can buy and send passes to other individuals through the app. Once the ticket is purchased, show the pulsing circle on the app to the bus driver. Pay from a SAM location: Passes can be purchased from the Bus Stop located at 120 E. 11th Street or the Sioux Area Metro Office, 500 E. 6th Street. Passes may be purchased with cash (change provided) or credit card. - Pay via Mail: Passes may also be purchased by mail. Please send a check payable to Sioux Area Metro, 500 E. 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Please call 48 hours in advance. Primarily for medical trips; however, shoppers may ride along when medical trips are scheduled. There are many transportation grant opportunities available through River City Public Transit (RCPT). Call for more information. RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.

River Cities Public Transit (RCPT) coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide for medical appointments. Additional rides for other purposes (grocery shopping, etc.) can be arranged during a medical appointment trip, but the main purpose must be for a medical appointment. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated. Accepts Medicaid; there are many transportation grant opportunities available through RCPT.

Provides emergency assistance for those in either Minnehaha/Lincoln County with rent and deposits, Utility bills: Must have a disconnect notice for water, lights, or heating; Food and non-food items, Burial: Clients should begin by choosing a funeral home and meet with them prior to applying for assistance through Minnehaha County. Also provides transportation assistance, dental care, medical care (hospitalization) and Medications. Minnehaha County residents can also receive assistance with Shelter, Gasoline or bus ticket for transients/nonresidents stranded here and needing to get home. Out of town travel assistance is not offered to MC residents. Identification and or birth certificate (if needed for the purposes of obtaining employment/housing). The majority of assistance provided is in the form of a no-interest loan for which a lien is created. The client does not receive any bill from County but is expected to repay the debt, starting in a time frame created by the caseworker. Applicants can choose to walk-in to the office or receive a phone call to complete an interview. Those applying for transportation, medications or ID/BC assistance should come into the office to apply.

Operating on 6 different fixed routes, RapidRide provides timely service to many convenient locations throughout Rapid City. All RapidRide routes run on 35-minute frequencies.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Pass-It-On is sponsored by the City of Sioux Falls and is administered by Minnehaha County Human Services. The intent of the program is to provide citizens of our community that may be experiencing financial hardships with public transportation by distributing bus passes at no cost. Participating agencies that are able to distribute the free bus passes. These agencies can distribute passes to all persons: Minnehaha County DHS (County Welfare) South Dakota Urban Indian Health These agencies distribute passes to clients enrolled in their program, only: The Arch - Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety The Glory House LSS Center for New Americans McKinney Homeless Ed. Program - Sioux Falls School District Pre-Trial Services Southeastern Behavioral Health (5th Street) St. Francis House Interlakes Community Action Drug and DUI Courts Union Gospel Mission Bishop Dudley Hospitality House Applicants must continue to apply for passes at the same agency from which they initially received the passes. The passes can't be applied toward paratransit rides, only fixed route rides.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Services provides for Hyde County including public transportation is available in the Highmore area. ADA accessible vehicles are available to passengers with special needs. Medical appointments pre-scheduled between 10:00am - 1:00 pm CT 9:00am - 12:00pm MT before date of appointment. Trips to Rapid City or Sioux Falls will be coordinated with River Cities Public Transit out of Pierre. (This may affect pick-up times). All out of town medical trips are on a 1st come 1st serve basis and are based on driver availability. Non-medical out of town trips available with 48 hour notice. Medicaid is an accepted form of payment for medical trips. There are many transportation grant opportunities available through RCPT. Call for more information. RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.