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Transportation Services

Reliable transportation is essential for accessing medical care, shopping, and community activities. Safe, dependable rides help older adults remain independent, connected, and engaged.

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For those who no longer drive, community-based transportation can be a lifeline. Allies in Aging offers several transportation programs to support non-driving adults age 60 and older.

 

Each program has specific eligibility and certification requirements, and fares or suggested donations may apply.

 

Services include rides to appointments, shopping, and social events—helping older adults stay active in their communities.

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BILLINGS

Call 406-259-5212

RIDES Program

The RIDES Program provides non-emergency and non-medical rides for seniors with no alternative transportation. Application through Allies in Aging is necessary to determine qualification. Seniors must be able to transfer into a private vehicle independently. Volunteer drivers, certified through Allies in Aging Volunteer Program, use their own vehicles to provide one ride pr week Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No fees apply, but donations are always welcome. Rides are dependent upon volunteer availability.

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Medical Rides

The Medical Rides Program provides non-emergency transportation for seniors to their local medical appointments. Application through Allies in Aging is necessary to determine qualification. Allies in Aging provides medical rides through contract with MET PLUS as well as some supported cab services. Donations are welcomed for general services. Some fees may apply to special services.

CUSTER

The Custer Transportation Program provides service to/from Billings for seniors and disabled individuals living in eastern Yellowstone County. Service is provided on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

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A lift-equipped 12-passenger bus leaves Custer around 8:15 a.m. and returns to Custer after 5 p.m. Individuals may also be picked up at Pompeys Pillar, Ballantine, Huntley and Worden with advance notice.

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The recommended donation is $7 for a round trip between Custer and Billings. The recommended donation is prorated for other communities. Any type of trip is eligible during regularly scheduled service.

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To make a reservation fora ride on the Custer bus call (406)861-4259.

LAUREL

Allies in Aging, in partnership with the City of Laurel, provides curb-to-curb transportation for all Laurel residents living within one mile of the Laurel city limit. A lift-equipped 12-passenger bus provides these services.

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For same day rides, reservations must be made by 8:30am.

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Within Laurel:

  • Monday - Friday,

    • 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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To/From Billings

  • 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesday, 1 - 5 p.m.

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Rides within Laurel cost $4 per trip, which includes up to two stops. Each additional stop is $2. Rides to or from Billings cost $10. These rates apply to all trips within our regularly scheduled service.

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To reserve a ride, please contact the City of Laurel at (406)628-4796 extension #4.

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