Transportation Assistance
Getting to appointments shouldn't be a barrier. Here's what's available.
Virginia Medicaid — Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) If you're on Medicaid, free or low-cost rides to medical appointments may be covered. Fee-for-service transportation is managed by ModivCare and includes ambulatory rides, wheelchair vans, stretcher vans, volunteer drivers, gas reimbursement, and bus tickets. Check your member ID card for your plan's transportation number. dmas.virginia.gov/for-members/benefits-and-services/transportation-services
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) — Public Bus, Light Rail & Ferry HRT serves Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach with buses, light rail (The Tide), ferries, and on-demand rideshare. Nearly 60 local routes plus special services. Free Wi-Fi on all vehicles. gohrt.com 757-222-6100
HRT Paratransit — ADA Accessible Rides Origin-to-destination shared-ride service for persons with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route transit. Covers Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. Fare is $3.50/trip. Reservations required — call or book up to 7 days in advance. gohrt.com/paratransit To apply: 1-877-ADA-RIDE (1-877-232-7433) | Rides: 757-455-8010 Suffolk Transit / Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) Bus and paratransit service for Suffolk's downtown core area.
Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) Bus and paratransit service for Williamsburg, James City County, and York County. gowata.org
Urban Baby Beginnings (UBB) — Sentara CarePlex Free program for pregnant individuals and new parents in urban communities. UBB Family Support Specialists can help connect you to transportation, healthcare, housing, food assistance, and more. sentara.com/careplex 757-736-0025