Please make sure to contact United Way of Dane County: Rural Older Adult Transportation Assistance (OATA) to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or grocery shopping. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old, or you have no other means of transportation. No membership is required.

The Rural Older Adult Transportation Assistance (OATA) program offers a valuable service for older adults living in rural areas. Through this program, older adults can access transportation via car, making it easier for them to travel to important appointments, run errands, or visit family and friends. One unique aspect of the OATA program is that it operates on a sliding scale based on income, ensuring that transportation remains affordable for all participants. To utilize the OATA program, older adults are required to schedule their rides at least a few days in advance, providing enough time for the program coordinators to arrange for a driver. Payment for the transportation services provided by OATA can be made through various methods, including cash, check, or donations. It is important to note that this program is offered free of charge to older adults, removing any financial barriers that may have otherwise hindered their ability to access transportation services. If you are an older adult residing in a rural area and are in need of reliable transportation options, the OATA program could be the solution you have been looking for. By contacting the program administrators for more information and to schedule your rides through the Rides In Advance service, you can gain greater independence and mobility in your daily life.

Service Area

Service available to rural Dane County.

Days of operation

Contact United Way of Dane County: Rural Older Adult Transportation Assistance (OATA)

2059 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-4350
http://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/senior-transportation/