Kansas City Area Transportation Authority - RideKC Freedom

Address

1200 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 842-9070

ridekc.org/mobility-services/kcata-ridekc-freedom

AKA:

RideKC Taxi, Share-A-Fare

Description:

RideKC Freedom provides ADA Complementary paratransit services throughout the Kansas City region for people 65 and older and those with a disability. Paratransit service is an origin to destination, shared ride, advanced reservation public transportation service.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

January 17, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1200 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Contacts

Main Email

Primary Contact

eligibility@kcata.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(816) 842-9070

Legal Status:

Governmental

Accessibility:

Accessible

Special Notes/Funding

Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence - 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County - 913-573-8351 Johnson County - 913-362-3500

Description

RideKC Freedom is a complementary paratransit program that provides ADA paratransit services to those 65+ and living with a disability throughout the Kansas City region. Paratransit service is an origin to destination, shared ride, advanced reservation public transportation service.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Application. For non-ADA paratransit application: 2"X2" passport-type photo (can send in your own or call for an appointment to get picture taken at their office)

Eligibility

Age 65+ or those with a disability. Other eligibility may apply, please call for information.

Fees

Fees vary based on program and location

Intake Procedure

Download and print an application from website or call to request an application be mailed. Must be completed by the client as well as a medical professional familiar with clients health condition or disability. ADA paratransit service: When the application is complete call the Eligibility Office to schedule an in-person assessment. Non-ADA paratransit service: Submit your applciation with proof of age and 2"X2" photo to 1200 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Johnson & Wyandotte County, KS; Independence and Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kansas
    • Johnson County
      • Wyandotte County
      • Missouri
        • Clay County
          • Kansas City
        • Jackson County
          • Independence
          • Kansas City
          • Raytown
          • Sugar Creek
        • Platte County
          • Kansas City
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-170) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence - 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County - 913-573-8351 Johnson County - 913-362-3500

      Description

      RideKC Freedom is a complementary paratransit program that provides ADA paratransit services to those 65+ and living with a disability throughout the Kansas City region. Paratransit service is an origin to destination, shared ride, advanced reservation public transportation service.

      Hours

      M-F 8am-5pm

      Required Documents

      Application. For non-ADA paratransit application: 2"X2" passport-type photo (can send in your own or call for an appointment to get picture taken at their office)

      Eligibility

      Age 65+ or those with a disability. Other eligibility may apply, please call for information.

      Fees

      Fees vary based on program and location

      Intake Procedure

      Download and print an application from website or call to request an application be mailed. Must be completed by the client as well as a medical professional familiar with clients health condition or disability. ADA paratransit service: When the application is complete call the Eligibility Office to schedule an in-person assessment. Non-ADA paratransit service: Submit your applciation with proof of age and 2"X2" photo to 1200 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

      Languages

      N/A

      Service Area

      Johnson & Wyandotte County, KS; Independence and Kansas City, MO

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Kansas
        • Johnson County
          • Wyandotte County
          • Missouri
            • Clay County
              • Kansas City
            • Jackson County
              • Independence
              • Kansas City
              • Raytown
              • Sugar Creek
            • Platte County
              • Kansas City
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Special Notes/Funding

          Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence - 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County - 913-573-8351 Johnson County - 913-362-3500

          Description

          The RideKC Taxi regional pilot voucher program provides taxi services to select area residents who are 65+ or are living with a disability. Discounted fares are paid using electronic farecards. RideKC Freedom is a complementary paratransit program that provides ADA and non-ADA paratransit services to those 65+ and living with a disability throughout the Kansas City region. Paratransit service is an origin to destination, shared ride, advanced reservation public transportation service.

          Hours

          M-Sa 6am-7pm M-F 8am-5pm

          Required Documents

          Application; 2"X2" passport-type photo

          Eligibility

          Age 65+ or have a disability. Other eligibility may apply, please call for information.

          Fees

          Fees vary based on program and location

          Intake Procedure

          Download and print an application from website or call to request an application be mailed. Must be completed by the client as well as a medical professional familiar with clients health condition or disability. ADA paratransit service: When the application is complete call the Eligibility Office to schedule an in-person assessment. Non-ADA paratransit service: Submit your applciation with proof of age and 2"X2" photo to 1200 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

          Languages

          N/A

          Service Area

          Johnson County, KS; Independence, MO; Raytown, MO; Sugar Creek, MO; parts of Kansas City, MO (East of I-435, North of Bannister Rd, South of US-24/the river, West of Lee's Summit Rd./Truman Rd.) including all of 64133, 64136, 64138, 64139, and parts of 64120, 64125, 64126, 64129. Johnson & Wyandotte County, KS; Independence and Kansas City, MO

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Kansas
            • Johnson County
              • Wyandotte County
              • Missouri
                • Clay County
                  • Kansas City
                • Jackson County
                  • Independence
                  • Kansas City
                  • Raytown
                  • Sugar Creek
                • Platte County
                  • Kansas City
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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