We provide transportation for residents of Clay County who are 60 years or older and live in an independent residence for the following reasons:

  • Medically related appointments, including dialysis and therapy appointments
  • Non-emergency hospital admission or discharge
  • Nursing home, rehabilitation and assisted living facility discharge
  • Visit to family member in a nursing home, rehabilitation facility, assisted living facility or hospital
  • Essential business - such as applying for benefits, filing income taxes or for legal matters

Riders may schedule up to three round trips per month by contacting our transportation provider, Secure Transport. Rides must be scheduled by 2:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the requested service date. Pick-up times begin at 5:00 a.m., and all rides must be completed by 5:00 p.m. To schedule a ride, please call Secure Transport directly at 913-262-8600.

The cost for transportation is:

  • $7.00 each way if you are ambulatory with or without a mobility device;
  • $10.00 each way if you need a wheelchair lift

Transportation services are available regardless of income. Service is provided within a 50-mile radius of your home for the above-stated flat fee.

Please note: if you qualify for transportation through MO Healthnet (Medicaid) or the Veteran's Administration, you are not eligible for our transportation. 

Other transportation options for Clay County residents:

  • Liberty Access Bus provides free transportation to doctor appointments, pharmacy and the grocery store within Liberty City limits to all senior citizens age 60 and older or persons 18-59 with a disability. The service operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Transportation to the Liberty Silver Center is available to Glenaire residents.  Call 816-439-4395 for more information or reservations. 
  • Northland Shepherd’s Center: You must be 60 and over, live in southern Clay or Platte County. You may have one (1) round trip ride per week to medical, pharmacy, bank or other vital business; and one (1) round trip ride every two (2) weeks to the grocery store or food pantry, dependent on volunteer availability. No wheelchairs; donations accepted. For more information, call (816) 452-4536. http://northlandsc.org/
  • Excelsior Springs: the city operates a bus program for its citizens. $2 for one-way trip. Some merchants/professionals participate in a “Ride a Share” program which pays the return trip fare from their location. Monday through Friday. Call 630-0754 for information or http://cityofesmo.com/publicservices/index.php/transportation/
  • GEST Northland: rideshare transportation within city limits of Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, North Kansas City and Parkville to work, healthcare appointments, shopping and other essential destinations., also to healthcare facilities in NKC, Parkville, Liberty, Riverside, and portions of KC, MO. Service is offered between the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm weekends; fare set at $3 per ride. Call 816-919-4378 to schedule ride or visit: https://gestcarts.com/kansas-city-2/
  • Aging & Adult Services through MARC contracts with Lyft/Jet transportation companies to provide transportation to doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals for medical appointments. Client must have a working cell phone and be ambulatory; can use 4 round trips per month.  MARC Lift-ramp transportation is a consumer directed program enabling the client to find their own agency to provide their ride. The client will pay for the service out-of-pocket, then be reimbursed by MARC, up to $150.00 each month.  For questions about either service, please call their information line, 816-421-4980.

  • GoGo Grandparent: Call 855-464-6872 and wait for the self-serve concierge. They find the cheapest, fastest rides near you for any transportation need. Minimum fare based on where you live. https://gogograndparent.com/ 

  • Dialysis State Program: Dialysis patients may consult with their social worker at the dialysis clinic to determine eligibility for this income-based program which provides transportation or offers mileage reimbursement. 
     

  • MTM, Inc. (Medical Transportation Management): Coordinates rides for eligible MO HealthNet participants (without a spenddown) for non-emergency medical transportation. You must be on Medicaid and not have a spenddown.  For more information or to schedule a ride, call 866-269-5927 or visit: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) FAQs for Participants | mydss.mo.gov