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106 East 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92), Indianola, IA 50125

WeLIFT Job Search Center and Community Hub

Open to those facing barriers to employment, housing, transportation, and self-sufficiency. Funds can be given out to help those in need of car repairs, car registration and insurance, rent, utilities, cell phone reactivation/additional minutes, transportation accounts through HIRTA, UpLand, or the purchase of a bike. Other financial needs to maintain employment will be reviewed by a case by case basis. 

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United Way of the Midlands
620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Central Station

Students who do not qualify for free transportation are eligible to ride DART buses at a half-fare rate by scanning and showing their current year school ID when boarding the bus. Half-Fare bus passes and tokens can be purchased at DART Central Station or local retailers such as Hy-Vee, Price Chopper or Cash Saver locations.

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620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Central Station

DART offers a Half Fare program for people to ride for about half the cost of regular bus fare. Who is Eligible?
  • Adults 65 and older
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Refugees
  • Students (middle and high school)
Ride to Thrive Program: DART’s half-fare program; acceptance in the program is good for two years with options to renew eligibility. Who is Eligible?
  • Individuals receiving food assistance
  • Individuals receiving housing assistance
  • Individuals receiving workforce assistance (including unemployment and childcare assistance)
How to Enroll in the Half Fare Program or DART's Ride to Thrive Program. 1. Go to the Customer Service window at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Bring the required documents for your program, visit www.ridedart.com/halffare to see what documents are eligible. 2. Ask for a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive enrollment form and fill it out with your information. Students do not need to apply, but can simply show a current school year ID to buy passes. 3. A Customer Service member will review the form. This usually takes a few minutes unless more documentation is required. 4. If approved, your photo will be taken and you will be given a Half Fare or Ride to Thrive program ID card with your name and photo. 5. Use this ID card to pay with cash on the bus or to buy a bus pass. Ask Customer Service to add Half Fare or Ride to Thrive passes to your MyDART account if you are using the MyDART app to pay. Cost to Ride: Riders accepted into the Half Fare program or DART’s Ride to Thrive program will receive an ID card* to use when they pay with cash on the bus or buy passes in the MyDART app, at Customer Service or at pass sales outlets. *Students with a current school year ID do not need a separate Half Fare ID card. Local, Express and On Call (Does not include Paratransit service)
  • Single Ride - $0.75
  • Day Pass - $2.00
  • Weekly Pass - $7.00
  • Monthly Pass - $24.00
  • Tokens (1 token = 1 ride) - 10/$7.50

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United Way of the Midlands
2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102

Metro Transit Headquarters

Pilot program to provide free bus, MOBY, and ORBT rides during Metro’s regular service hours for any K-12 student in Omaha and the surrounding area.

High school students must show school-issued IDs when boarding. Students without school-issued ID, may receive a free Metro K-12 card by bringing proof of high school enrollment to the Metro office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm.

Elementary and middle school students can inform the bus operators that they are students.

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United Way of the Midlands
2419 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Together - Housing Stability Clinic

Eligible participants who are starting a new job may receive subsidized or free bus tickets or transit passes to use for commuting to and from work until the date of their first paycheck.

Participants interested in the program must arrive at the Housing Stability Clinic during the designated times and state they are there for the bus ticket program.

Participants must be in need of transportation assistance due to lack of access to a personal vehicle, limited public transportation options, or financial constraints.

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United Way of the Midlands
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206 East Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032

Senior Resource Center

Offers free rides on fixed-route transit systems. Also offers a State of Illinois program offering a discount on license plate renewal.

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