YW Transit
Job Ride
Job Ride is an innovative program that provides transportation for low-income people going to/from work.
Job Ride provides transportation to areas that are inaccessible during non-peak public transportation hours which include nights, weekends, and holidays.
The service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If applicants currently reside within a bus line and have access during service hours, we cannot accept their application for transportation.
Ride priority and subsidized fares are provided to clients who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Clients above the income guidelines also benefit from a subsidized rate of $8/trip within the City of Madison, and $12/trip outside of Madison, but within Dane County.
All rides must be pre-scheduled.
YW Transit partners with the Guaranteed Ride Home program which provides taxi vouchers to rideshare participants for emergencies.
This program is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as authorized under 49 U.S.C. § 5311 Formula Grants of Other than Urbanized Areas (5311) (CFDA 20.509)
Additional Information About Accessing Job Ride
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JobRide does provide wheelchair accessible transportation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We also have access to interpretation and translation services and can provide other accommodations upon request.
For accessibility information, please contact the YW Transit Manager, Jamie at 608.257.1436 option 3.
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Riders agree to pay the appropriate fare by the payment deadline. Fares will be paid by placing cash or a money order written to “YWCA Madison” in the vehicle’s drop box. Riders will not be permitted to ride if the fare is not paid. Rider fares and due dates are as follows:
Pre-scheduled One-Way Rides*
$60/month
Pre-scheduled Roundtrip Rides*
$120/month
One-Time Rides*
$3.00/trip
*Price is only for within Madison Metropolitan Area (Madison, Middleton, Monona, & Fitchburg). Rides to/from other locations will be pro-rated based on mileage. If your income is over 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines fares will increase based on income.
Half of the monthly fares are due on the 1st and the 15th of each month or on the day of the first scheduled ride following the 1st and the 15th. One-time ride fares are due upon boarding the vehicle.
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To qualify for Job Ride, you must be living under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level:
2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Persons in Family: 1
200% Federal Poverty Level: $30,120Persons in Family: 2
200% Federal Poverty Level: $40,880Persons in Family: 3
200% Federal Poverty Level: $51,640Persons in Family: 4
200% Federal Poverty Level: $62,400Persons in Family: 5
200% Federal Poverty Level: $73,160Persons in Family: 6
200% Federal Poverty Level: $83,920Persons in Family: 7
200% Federal Poverty Level: $94,680Persons in Family: 8
200% Federal Poverty Level: $105,440To apply for Job Ride, complete the Job Ride Application online.
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Job Ride provides transportation for DVR/W-2 clients going to/from employment-related activities. Please call the YW Transit Manager, Jamie Adams at 608.257.1436, option 3, to inquire about rates and request a contract.
Job Ride also provides group transportation to employment & training activities. Please call the YW Transit Managers, Jamie at 608.257.1436, option 3, to inquire about rates and request a contract.
Apply For Job Ride
Click the button below to complete the application online in English, our preferred method of receiving applications.
If you would like to complete a paper application please click the button below to download. Then mail, fax, or bring completed application to our office.
Jamie Adams
YW Transit Manager
YWCA Empowerment Center
2040 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53713
T: (608) 257-1436, option 3
F: (608) 395-2598
YWCA Madison's YW Transit program operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations.
YWCA Madison, Inc. is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from, participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, religion, income status or limited English proficiency (LEP) in any and all programs, activities or services administered by YWCA Madison, Inc. in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related nondiscrimination authorities.
Proud Partner with
Contracted Community Rides
Are you a community organization or service provider looking for group transportation to/from a support group, community program, or event? YW Transit may be your solution!
YW Transit provides contracted rides for community agency programs. Coordinated Community Transportation:
Bridges the gap, allowing community agencies to connect with their client base by providing affordable group transportation.
Transports passengers in 4 to 14 passenger vehicles.
Provides booster and car seats upon request.
Trains and retains a professional, culturally-competent staff.
Partners with interpreter services to reach the broader community.
The service is available throughout Dane County.
For more information, including information about accessibility, please contact Jamie Adams YW Transit Manager, via email or at 608.257.1436, option 3.
Specialized Transportation
Enables seniors and people with disabilities to access their communities and needed services.
YWCA Madison supports equity in transportation. Affordable and reliable transportation allows people with disabilities access to important opportunities in education, employment, health care, housing, and community life.
Please contact Jamie Adams YW Transit Manager, via email or at 608.257.1436, option 3, to discuss Specialized Transportation opportunities.