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There are two major types of passenger transportation.
1) PUBLIC TRANSIT. These are not-for-profit transportation providers offering services at low fares, subsidized by local, state, and federal funding.
2) PRIVATE TRANSIT. This is all types of for-profit transportation such as commercial buses, taxis, and more.

Within each of the two major types of passenger transportation are two basic types of service:
a) Fixed route service.
b) Demand-response service.

Fixed route service.
This is the type of transit most people are familiar with. As the name implies, buses or other vehicles operate on fixed routes with pre-announced schedules and stops. Fixed route service is often used for commuting to and from jobs, and for other local errands.

Demand-response service.
This type of transportation is scheduled in response to a pre-arrangement made by the passenger, usually through a telephone call. While most of this is public-sector transportation, there are also for-profit demand-response services, primarily medical and taxi.

(a) Paratransit, for people with disabilities
(b) Medical transportation, such as Sooner Ride.
(c) Transportation for seniors, often to nutrition sites, grocery shopping, or local errands.

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It is helpful to list all types of transportation, even if it is very limited. Some of the limitations include:

* It only serves certain people groups (elderly or people with disabilities, for example, or "members only" such as a specific nursing home).
* It only operates on certain days or times.
* Purpose of trips is limited (for example, only medical trips)
* Destinations are limited (only in one city or only within a 20 mile radius, for example)

Here are places you may want to check with to locate transportation options.

Use the Yellow Pages (print version or web-based)

Call transit providers in nearby cities; even if they don't serve your area, they may be able to tell you who does.

Call community organizations (see list below). These are listed only as ideas. Some of these may provide transportation, some may provide vouchers for you to use public transportation, and others may be able to refer you to transit services. This list will get you started, and each person you talk to may have more ideas. Ask for suggestions!

Community organizations and agencies

Apartment managers may have general information about transit services in the area

Area Agency on Aging

Chamber of Commerce

Churches and faith-based organizations

City offices (mayor, city manager, etc.) Some city transit services are operated by a utilities department

Civic clubs, like Kiwanis, Lions Club, etc.

Colleges, vocational colleges, universities

Community Action

Events: If you will be participating in an event, contact event planners for transportation suggestions. Do the same for clubs or organizations you belong to.

Head Start

Medicaid transportation (see Sooner Ride, under Medical Transportation)

Medical facilities (hospitals, clinics) may have transportation information or may provide rides in some cases

Nursing homes and adult day services (such as Daily Living Centers)

Public library; staff can help you research transportation options

Public schools (currently, Tulsa and Durant School Districts provide some transportation services on a contract basis, including employment shuttle services by arrangement with employers)

Red Cross

Salvation Army

Senior nutrition sites

Senior services

Shelters for homeless people

TANF transportation (Contact local OKDHS offices; services provided to persons receiving TANF benefits)

Travelers Aid

Tribal organizations

United Way

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