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I was wondering if any of the rider programs offer permanent transportation options? I am needing transportation for my 16 y.o. son to and from school each day. The city bus routes do not work with his school schedule and we live far from other students to be able to carpool. Our jobs do not work with school hours either. I'm pretty desperate to find him transportation. I don't know where else to turn.
Permanent Transportation??
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The son being 16 years old limits the options.
Your son being a minor limits the options, because rideshare services typically prohibits minors from using them. UberX and Lyft are fairly cheap, and with the scheduling feature and recent subscription model (pay a monthly flat-fee), this could have been a good option but alas. (Lyft's subscription model.)
You could certainly discuss with a local taxi company as well. In most markets, taxis can transport minors, and if you can get to know a driver, you can build up a level of trust and potentially even a discount. Make sure to try the local limo companies or even school bus companies.
Have you also spoken to your school? Can they make any special provisions?
Thinking outside the box: Would your son benefit from electric scooters that are starting to become more common?
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I'm sorry to hear that you are facing transportation challenges for your son. Depending on where you live, there may be programs available that offer permanent transportation options. One option to explore is the school district's transportation services, which may offer bus transportation for students who live a certain distance from the school. Another option is to check with your local public transit agency to see if they have any specialized transportation services for students with special needs or specific transportation requirements.
In addition, some cities and towns have community-based transportation programs that provide rides for people who cannot access traditional transportation services. These programs may be run by nonprofit organizations or government agencies and may offer discounted or free rides to students or others who meet certain eligibility requirements. You may also want to consider contacting local youth organizations, such as the YMCA, to see if they…
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I'm sorry to hear that you are facing transportation challenges for your son. Depending on where you live, there may be programs available that offer permanent transportation options. One option to explore is the school district's transportation services, which may offer bus transportation for students who live a certain distance from the school. Another option is to check with your local public transit agency to see if they have any specialized transportation services for students with special needs or specific transportation requirements.
In addition, some cities and towns have community-based transportation programs that provide rides for people who cannot access traditional transportation services. These programs may be run by nonprofit organizations or government agencies and may offer discounted or free rides to students or others who meet certain eligibility requirements. You may also want to consider contacting local youth organizations, such as the YMCA, to see if they have any transportation services available for students.
Finally, you may want to consider using a ride-sharing service or taxi service to transport your son to and from school. While these services can be more expensive than traditional transportation options, they can provide flexibility and convenience that may be worth the extra cost.
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Barring all the aforementioned options, you also have the option of buying him a car and allowing him to drive to/from school. Probably not the response you were looking for, but it's still a viable option considering his age.
Maybe talk to other parents about carpooling options to and from school. I'm sure a bunch of people are going back and forth, and you might get away with paying a reasonable amount for that.