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HeartlandRides.org is your information resource for finding a ride in the Heartland Region. Just choose your starting point and purpose below, and any specific needs you may have, and we will show you a list of transportation options that may be available to you.

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Now finding a ride in the Heartland Region is as easy as 1-2-3.

(Choose “Other” for shopping, errands, recreation, etc.)

(Additional information can help identify the best ride option.)

Ride Options for You

The following are good ride options based on your needs.

Community Transportation Coordinator – DeSoto County

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides door-to-door transportation needed to live a healthy life – medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, social activities, and other life-sustaining services.

(800) 260-0139

More Information on MTM Transit

DART is Arcadia’s public transit system, providing transportation to jobs, shopping, medical, and other services throughout the day.

(800) 694-6566

More information on the DART

MTM Application and Reservation Information

Download applications below.

Trip reservations must be made two (2) days prior to need, but can  be made up to 14 days (2weeks) prior to need

English Application

Spanish Application

DART – DeSoto-Arcadia Regional Transit

DART is Arcadia’s public transit system, providing transportation to jobs, shopping, medical, and other services throughout the day. The service operates Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The service is a flag system that can make pick-ups and drop-offs at any point along the route. Also, individuals who are functionally unable to board the bus along the regular route may request to board and deboard the bus within ¾ of a mile off the published route. Reservations for route deviations are required in advance.

(800) 694-6566

More Info

Commute Connector

Commute Connector helps employers and employees explore the benefits of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking, and telecommuting while earning rewards. The program offers ridematching services, employer resources, and Emergency Ride Home Program.

(866) 585-RIDE [7433]

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Community Transportation Coordinator / Stream – Glades County

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides door-to-door transportation and local bus service needed to live a healthy life – medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, social activities, and other life-sustaining services. Transportation services are provided by Stream, the Hendry Glades Transportation Systems serving as the CTC.

(877) 935-4487

More Information on Stream

Stream’s local bus service serves Glades and Hendry Counties and is available Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(877) 935-4487

Download the Bus Route

Hope Connections

For older adults (60+) in Glades and Hendry Counties, Hope Connections provides transportation to hot meals, and activities at senior centers located in Clewiston and Moore Haven, as well as assistance and delivery of groceries and prescriptions. To learn more about transportation services and enroll, please call Hope Connections.

(863) 675-1576

hopehcs.org

Commute Connector

Commute Connector helps employers and employees explore the benefits of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking, and telecommuting while earning rewards. The program offers ridematching services, employer resources, and Emergency Ride Home Program.

(866) 585-RIDE [7433]

commuteconnector.agilemile.com

Community Transportation Coordinator – Hardee County

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides door-to-door transportation needed to live a healthy life – medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, social activities, and other life-sustaining services.

(800) 260-0139

More Information on MTM Transit

Commute Connector

Commute Connector helps employers and employees explore the benefits of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking, and telecommuting while earning rewards. The program offers ridematching services, employer resources, and Emergency Ride Home Program.

(866) 585-RIDE [7433]

commuteconnector.agilemile.com

Community Transportation Coordinator – Highlands County

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides door-to-door transportation needed to live a healthy life – medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, social activities, and other life-sustaining services.

(800) 260-0139

More Information on MTM Transit

Commute Connector

Commute Connector helps employers and employees explore the benefits of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking, and telecommuting while earning rewards. The program offers ridematching services, employer resources, and Emergency Ride Home Program.

(866) 585-RIDE [7433]

commuteconnector.agilemile.com

Amtrak

Traveling to/from Sebring, Okeechobee, West Palm Beach, Lakeland or beyond? The Silver Service line has trips for as little as $16 each way.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com/planning-booking/tickets-reservations

Scooter Rental

Using the Bird smartphone app, riders find the closest Bird scooter on a map, unlock it and complete the safety tutorial to start their ride. It costs $1 to start, then a per minute fee. Available in the Downtown Sebring Area.

go.bird.co

Community Transportation Coordinator / Stream – Hendry County

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides door-to-door transportation and local bus service needed to live a healthy life – medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, social activities, and other life-sustaining services. Services are provided by Stream, the Hendry Glades Transportation Systems serving as the CTC.

(877) 935-4487

More Information on Stream

Stream’s local bus service serves Glades and Hendry Counties and is available Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(877) 935-4487

Download the Bus Route

Hope Connections

For older adults (60+) in Glades and Hendry Counties, Hope Connections provides transportation to hot meals, and activities at the three senior centers located in Labelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven, as well as assistance and delivery of groceries and prescriptions. To learn more about transportation services and enroll, please call Hope Connections.

(863) 675-1576

hopehcs.org

Commute Connector

Commute Connector helps employers and employees explore the benefits of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking, and telecommuting while earning rewards. The program offers ridematching services, employer resources, and Emergency Ride Home Program.

(866) 585-RIDE [7433]

commuteconnector.agilemile.com

Community Transportation Coordinator – Okeechobee County

The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides door-to-door transportation needed to live a healthy life – medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, social activities, and other life-sustaining services.

(800) 260-0139

More Information on MTM Transit

Commute Connector

Commute Connector helps employers and employees explore the benefits of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking, and telecommuting while earning rewards. The program offers ridematching services, employer resources, and Emergency Ride Home Program.

(866) 585-RIDE [7433]

commuteconnector.agilemile.com

Amtrak

Traveling to/from Sebring, Okeechobee, West Palm Beach, Lakeland or beyond? The Silver Service line has trips for as little as $16 each way.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com/planning-booking/tickets-reservations

Hope Connections

For older adults (60+) in Glades and Hendry Counties, Hope Connections provides transportation to hot meals, and activities at senior centers located in Clewiston and Moore Haven, as well as assistance and delivery of groceries and prescriptions. To learn more about transportation services and enroll, please call Hope Connections.

(863) 675-1576

hopehcs.org

Hope Connections

For older adults (60+) in Glades and Hendry Counties, Hope Connections provides transportation to hot meals, and activities at senior centers located in Clewiston and Moore Haven, as well as assistance and delivery of groceries and prescriptions. To learn more about transportation services and enroll, please call Hope Connections.

(863) 675-1576

hopehcs.org

Okeechobee County Veteran’s Services – VA Van

For eligible veterans, Okeechobee County provides free transportation to and from medical appointments at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. To learn more about the VA van service and schedule a ride, please call Okeechobee County Veterans’ Services.

(863) 763-6441 option 5

www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/departments/veterans-services

Medicaid Transportation

Medicaid will provide for non-emergency transportation services for a Medicaid eligible recipient who has no other means of transportation to a Medicaid covered service. Here are some examples of where Medicaid will transport using non-emergency transportation services: Doctor Appointments; Dental Appointments; Mental Health Appointments; To receive Dialysis Services; To receive services at a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Center. Use the link below to find the provider of transportation for your Medicaid plan.

(877) 254-1055

ahca.myflorida.com

Veteran Services

(404) 798-7515

www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vtp/

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans and can connect you with the best option based on your needs.

(877) 426-2838

www.dav.org/veterans/i-need-a-ride/

Veteran Services

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), in association with Bay Pines VA Medical Center, provides free transportation to St. Petersburg VAMC, Lee County VA Healthcare, and Bradenton. The transportation service is available to veterans who have VAMC scheduled appointments between the hours of 8 and 11 a.m. Requests for rides must be made two weeks in advance. For van service scheduling, call: 863-471-6227, ext. 22697.

(863) 471-6227 ext. 22697

American Cancer Society

Transportation should not be a roadblock to cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society has several transportation assistance programs across the country and can connect you to the best option for your needs.

(888) 227-2342, option 3

www.cancer.org

Epilepsy Florida

Transportation information and resources for individuals with Epilepsy.

(877) 553-7453

www.epilepsyfl.com/transportation/

Kidney Foundation

(800) 622-9010

www.kidney.org

Uber

www.Uber.com

Then click “Ride.” Or download the Uber app.

Want to schedule an Uber trip for someone else or do not have a smartphone? Call Uber and request a ride here: 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237)

Other Resources

Safe Mobility for Life

www.safemobilityfl.com

Find a Ride Florida

www.findarideflorida.org

United Way 2-1-1

www.211.org

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Heartland Rides is a mobility information resource to connect residents of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties with available transportation options. Heartland Rides does not provide or pay for any transportation. Email us at info@heartlandrides.org or call (888) 332-1444 for transportation assistance.

Heartland Rides was created in 2020 in partnership with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC), Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help meet the mobility needs of the Heartland Region.

Heartland Rides provides a listing of ride options based on your starting location, trip purpose, and any specific needs you may have, such as a wheelchair accommodation or assistance to and from the vehicle.  Transportation options include public transit, non-emergency medical transportation, shared-ride services, and other specialized services. To arrange transportation, choose your provider and contact them directly. Email us at info@heartlandrides.org or call (888) 332-1444 for transportation assistance.

Heartland Rides partners with a wide range of organizations and agencies to provide informational and educational resources, mobility workshops, and travel training to help address transportation challenges We are also available to attend resource fairs and community events.  Email us at info@heartlandrides.org or call 1-888-332-1444 for more information.

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