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Hardee County

Community Transportation

MTM Transit provides Community Transportation door-to-door service in DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee. Registration is required. Eligibility is required for some services.

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1-800-260-0139

Commute Connector

Assists employers and employees with carpooling, vanpooling, and other commuter options to reduce driving alone.

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1-866-585-7433

Medicaid Transportation

Medicaid provides non-emergency transportation services for a Medicaid eligible recipient who has no other means of transportation to a Medicaid covered service. Use the link below to find the provider of transportation for your Medicaid plan.

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Lyft

Lyft is a ridesharing and delivery platform that connects riders and senders with independent drivers and couriers. Through the app, users provides request a ride or delivery, see driver details, track progress, get fare estimates, and pay cashless.

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Uber

Uber is a ridesharing and delivery platform that connects riders and senders with independent drivers and couriers. Through the app, users provides request a ride or delivery, see driver details, track progress, get fare estimates, and pay cashless.

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NU-HOPE Elder Care Services

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. offers seniors (60+) a variety of in-home, nutrition, and support services available at no-cost or for a low sliding-scale fee

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1-863-382-2134

Find A Ride Florida

Find A Ride Florida is a convenient transportation program designed to assist older adults in accessing reliable transportation services in Florida. 

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Safe Mobility For Life

Provides older Floridians access to local medical and non-medical transportation options to help them remain active and independent within their communities.

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United Way 2-1-1

United Way 211 is a confidential, 24/7 service that connects people to local resources for basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare, as well as other community services. To contact a 211 referral specialist, email uw211help@gmail.com or text your zip code to 898-211.

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211

American Cancer Society

Resources and support to ensure cancer patients can access treatment and support services.

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1-888-227-2342

Epilepsy Florida

Provides transportation information and resources for individuals with epilepsy to access medical care and support services.

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1-877-553-7453

Kidney Foundation

Resource that provides information regarding kidney health as well support for transplantation and treatment.

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1-800-622-9010

Veteran Services

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.

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Lyft Grocery Access Program

Lyft has partnered with local nonprofits and grocery providers to create the Lyft Grocery Access Program. This program provides discounted Lyft rides to and from participating grocery stores and farmers markets.

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Lyft Jobs Access Program

The Lyft Jobs Access program provides discounted Lyft rides to and from employment. Eligibility may apply.

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