Transportation

Wisconsin Transportation Provider for non-emergency, specialized transportation for people who are ambulatory or non-ambulatory (unable to walk). Service includes Weekend travel within Marathon & Wood Counties, Travel beyond Greater Wausau, Door-through-door service to West Central Wisconsin & surrounding areas including Marathon Co.

Wisconsin Transportation Provider for non-emergency, specialized transportation for people who are ambulatory or non-ambulatory (unable to walk). Service includes Weekend travel within Marathon & Wood Counties, Travel beyond Greater Wausau, Door-through-door service to West Central Wisconsin & surrounding areas including Marathon Co.

Wisconsin Transportation Provider for non-emergency, specialized transportation for people who are ambulatory or non-ambulatory (unable to walk). Service includes Weekend travel within Marathon & Wood Counties, Travel beyond Greater Wausau, Door-through-door service to West Central Wisconsin & surrounding areas including Marathon Co.

Provides non-emergency medical or non-medical transportation. Wheelchair accessible vans available.

Taxi Services

Provides rest, relaxation, recuperation, and rehabilitation to Wisconsin Veterans’ of all ages, active duty military service members and their families. The camp serves those who have a physical or psychological condition, all service and non-service related illnesses, injuries or disabilities. The camp offers one week, free of charge, Memorial weekend through the week after Labor Day.

Non-emergency medical & non-medical transport. Wheelchair and cot transport, 275 lbs. max. Accepts Medicaid, Family Care, and private pay. 8:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. Call 2 to 3 days in advance to schedule.

Senior citizens and other drivers who need to have their driving skills evaluated by an independent party. Written reports with recommendations are provided to family and/or health care professionals. For an additional charge of refresher lessons are available and we can help prepare clients for mandatory DOT retesting.

Information about Handicap Parking Cards is available at the local DMV office during office hours, via the website, or by phone via the Statewide Information Center 24 hrs./day. People may also call for information about licensing for drivers with special medical or physical conditions. To apply for a Handicap Parking Card: *Get an application form from the DMV and have a physician fill it out *Return it to the local DMV office with the appropriate payment *There is a $3 service fee for permanent cards for temporary cards, there is a $6 fee for one temporary card, $12 for two temporary cards (plus the $3 service fee) The service fee can be avoided by mailing in application. Eligibilities: Application signed by medical personnel.

The Wood County Transportation Program coordinates volunteer drivers for the DAV van to transport veterans to any VA Clinic in Wisconsin. Services Veterans in Central Wisconsin. Riders must be ambulatory (able to walk). Special arrangements for Veterans in wheelchairs can be made thru Portage County DAV Program by calling (715) 346-1401. Ride is free. Veterans using this service are ineligible for VA travel reimbursement. Rides are filled on a first come first serve basis.

Wisconsin Works (W-2) offers a wide range of employment, training and support services to help eligible Wisconsin residents secure and maintain employment. Individuals must have minor children to qualify and be working less than 29 hours/week. Participants complete up to 40 hours/week in assigned activities to get a monthly payment. Emergency Assistance can be provided by Forward Services. Assistance that can be provided includes: Rent assistance if minor child is living in the home (once/year), Assistance with WPS disconnects if child under 5 is living in the home or there is a condition requiring electricity for medical equipment, Homelessness assistance if there is a minor child in the home or impending 5 day eviction, Gas vouchers for those already enrolled in the W-2 program. Foodshare and Employment Training (FSET) require the individual to be receiving Foodshare and there is no monthly payment.

Langlade: 618 5th Ave, Antigo WI 54409

Lincoln: 607 N. Sales St, Merril WI 53530

Marathon: 364 Grand Av, Wausau WI 54403

Wood: 320 West Grand Av, Suite 102, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494

Provides handicap accessible to medical appointments and social events.

Provides public transportation throughout the Langlade County Community. We provide flex route transportation throughout the City of Antigo Monday thru Friday. We also provide on demand response services from 7:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday on a first call, first served basis. Call for pricing.

Door-through-door transportation provided to residents of Marathon County who are over 65 or developmentally disabled who reside outside of the Metroride paratransit area. We use volunteer drivers for ambulatory people and medical vans for those who are non-ambulatory. A co-pay is charged according to the mileage from the origination to the destination of the trip. Hours are M-F 8-4:30. Members of Community Care of Central WI should call their caseworker or if on Medical Assistance should refer their request to Medical Transportation Management, Inc (MTM) (866-907-1493) the transportation broker for Wisconsin.

Senior/Disabled: $2.75

Serving all of Lincoln County. Volunteers drive individuals to errands and unlimited medical appointments (55+ or disabled). Individuals receiving Badger Care or Medicaid are not eligible for this program. Co-pays apply based on distance. Call for details.

Medical Transportation Management, Inc (MTM) is the non-emergency medical transportation manager, contracted by the State of Wisconsin, for those people on Forward Health or in a nursing home. MTM is not for individuals who are enrolled in Family Care. Call at least 2 days in advance to schedule a ride. You will need to provide your name, address, phone number, Forward Health member ID number, address & phone number of where you will be picked up and dropped off, appointment date & time, any special transportation needs, and the general reason for the appointment. You may call (866) 907-1494 to check on your ride. Call “We Care” at (866) 436-0457 to register a complaint.

The Merrill Transit System, Merrill-Go-Round, is a provider of public transportation within the growing 12 square mile area of the City of Merrill. The unique Demand/Response system provides you with curb to curb service each hour. We pick you up, wherever you are and deliver you wherever you want to go within the city limits-some restrictions apply. Open weekdays only and call 1 hr before you wish to ride. General cost – $2.00, Elderly and Disabled – $1.00 Elderly and Disabled passengers are required to register with the Transit Office to receive a reduced fare card. Persons riding for the purpose of assisting the disabled ride free. WI DHS supported Clients: CCCW, IRIS, ILIFE & Our Way. Must register with transit before service is approved.

Buses run Monday through Friday in the Wausau, The downtown Transit Center is located at 555 Jefferson St., directly north of the Courthouse (parking lot #9.)

Metro Ride Paratransit Service provides non-emergency, specialized transportation for people who are physically or cognitively unable to use a standard transit bus, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory user must be certified by Metro Ride. If you call Metro-Ride at 715-842-9287 by 4:30 pm on the prior day to your trip, a bus will pick you up at your location with-in the Metro-Ride service area. Eligibilities: Must have a disability which prevents use of a standard transit bus and be within 3/4 mile of a bus route. Must be able to use curb-to-curb service. Application completed by applicant and verified by physician or other verifying agency, and certified by Metro Ride.

Transports elderly and handicap individuals to and from medical appointments, shopping and church.

Discounted rates for seniors and veterans. Call for pricing.

Provides non-emergency transportation on a reservation basis. Mini vans and lift vans.

Services for victims in later life & adults at risk. Offers accessible, specialized services & outreach throughout the greater Marshfield area. Some services we provide are: Advocacy & Support (Assessments, safety planning, order of protections); Accessible Services (transportation assistance, support groups); Resources & Referrals (housing, counseling, financial planning, medical/health care, nutrition info).

Public Transit. There is no service on holidays except for Easter. – Shared Ride Taxi Service, – Local, Out of Town, Senior & Disabled Discounts – Anyone 60 and older or people with disabilities may ride for $2.00. Prepaid tickets and punch cards are available from River City Cab, 424-4595 – For Reduced Fare Card – for mental or physically disabled (permanent from driving or getting a drivers license, call the Cab Company and they will send out a form.

Late model vans you can rent by the day, week or month. Weekend rates also available. Please call for rates and availability.

Wheels of Independence provides transportation for the elderly and handicapped individuals statewide. The program is not designed for severe emergencies. This service will transport individuals anywhere within the state. Medical Assistance is accepted. Drivers are available 5 days a week, but strongly recommend appointments be scheduled 24 hours in advance to insure availability. Closed Saturday and Sunday. MTM provider.

Assists families and individuals living and/or working in Marathon County to overcome transportation obstacles so they can continue to keep their employment. This is accomplished through a loan for either a donated vehicle or vehicle repairs.

The Wood County Transportation offers several different transportation opportunities for adults age 55 and older and disabled adults in Wood County. Bus Service: Transportation provided to meal sites, grocery stores, beauty shops, or medical appointments. Buses run for anyone 55 and older and adults with disabilities. Fees are $1.50 one way. Call by noon the day before. Transportation-Out of town medical appointments or social events: Volunteer drivers provide transportation for medical appointments or social events. Serves seniors 60 plus and fees vary by destination and purpose of ride. Please make reservations 5 days in advance. Riders must be ambulatory. This service is non-emergency and covers the State of Wisconsin for medical appointments. Bus Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 9 am for fixed route client pick-ups 9:00 – 2:30 pm for elderly and disabled adult pick-ups 3 pm to 4:30 pm for fixed route client drop-offs.