In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc. Helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home.

Provides bus fare for individuals in need, when funding is available.

FOR AGES 12-21 ONLY In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the process. Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program. Conference call between the youth and person they are returning to is required as well as basic documentation (ID or equivalent). Youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided). Home Free can only be used in the United States. Documentation of youth's age and date of birth via an ID, birth certificate, or other official document is required, as well as the ID of the person they are returning to. Other documents may be required depending on the specific situation.

Provides reduced Fare riders new way to pay fare. You are no longer required to present a Reduced Fare Card to your driver. Instead, Reduced Fare Card users will retrieve a TARTA Card from Information Operators at TARTA’s Transit Hub (612 N. Huron Street). The discounted fare can be paid with funds loaded on the TARTA Card, but doesn’t need to be. If paying a reduced fare with cash, users will need to run the TARTA Card over the scanner in the front of the bus, and then pay their fare as usual. You will no longer need to reapply for your Reduced Fare Card. Once you have picked up your TARTA Card, you qualify for a Reduced Fare ride as long as you need one.

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the process. Please note this is for ages 12-21 ONLY.

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc. Helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home.

Provides financial assistance for rent payment, utilities,transportation, and disaster services, when funding is available.

Provides TARTA bus tokens. Eligible households may receive up to 10 tokens once a month.

Provides resource and service programs to address transportation issues. Programs include: * Free in County Transportation: Provides one free transportation benefit a month. Includes round trip with 2 stops within Wooster city limits, provided by a contracted transportation provider. All trips require 48 hour notice. Total household income at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. * City of Wooster: Provides reduced rate, subsidized transportation passes to travel within Wooster city limits. Passes include one-way cab pass, one-way work/education pass, and orange/white 3rd shift and Sunday shift work pass. Total household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Must live within Wooster city limits and be 62 or older, have a disability, or be a veteran or active member of military. * Wooster Transit: Transit passes available for purchase at Community Action-Wayne office. * Mobility Management: Travel Trainers provide transportation information and resource coordination for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals. * Out of County Medical Transportation: Provides free out-of-county medical transportation to seniors, people with disabilities, and low income (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) residents. Up to 6 round trips per year provided. Wheelchair transportation available, and riders allowed to bring one travel companion. Call or email transportation department to enroll. Must provide 72 hour notice.

The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program assists with local transit (bus) fare, which is needed to gain or retain employment of at least 32 hours per week.