"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore." Psalms 121:8
- CAR REPAIRS
- MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
- PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- SENIOR OR DISABLED TRANSPORTATION BY COUNTY
- WHERE CAN I GET A CAR?
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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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.
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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 brief 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
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.
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 throughout 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 throughout 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 and 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
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
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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.
Macomb County Senior Transportation
Centerline - (Warren Senior and Disabled Transportation Services) - 586-268-0551
Chesterfield Township Senior Center - 586-749-7713
Clinton Township Senior Adult Life Center/SMART Program - 586-286-9333
Fraser Senior Van Service - 586-294-4611
Harrison Township Dial a Ride - 586-466-1497
Macomb Township SMART Connector - 866-962-5515 Press 1 for Connector
Warren Senior and Disabled Transportation Services - 586-268-0551
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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
To understand how to qualify for this program, click here.
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.
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