Transportation is important to many people in their day-to-day routine.
Until you find yourself without it, it can easily be taken for granted. | |  |
If you are in need of arranging transportation for a person with special needs, here is some information you may find useful:
For a handicap parking permit application, visit:  Minnehaha County.org
The application will need to be reviewed and signed by a physician to validate necessity.
Alternative transportation available:
Sioux Falls Transit (The Bus)
service: pick up and drop off at various locations throughout Sioux Falls at daily scheduled times.
They do have a "lift" to accomodate those who cannot climb the stairs onto the bus.
phone: (605) 367-7183
cost: $.50 per trip for persons 60+ years, medicare cardholders,
as well as the disabled.
Helpful Bus Links
Bus Routes
Paratransit Information
Taxi Cabs
service: Curb to Curb service, however if you let them know in advance that
you will need assistance to get your loved one into the taxi, they will help.
phone numbers:
YellowCab.........336-1616
Soo Cab.............336-1010
Safeway Cab.....336-1500
Metro Cab..........332-1234
WheelChair Transportation
service: Provides door to door transportation for persons with disabilities
and special needs.
phone numbers:
SF Paratransit..................................367-7613
SF Wheelchair Transportation......336-9625
For more information about driving, visit Are Older Drivers a Risk?
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