How to Apply for TheBus ADA Paratransit in Hernando County
Apply when a disability prevents some or all independent trips on TheBus fixed routes.
Start here
Call TheBus at 352-754-4444 and request the current ADA complementary paratransit application. A complete application is evaluated for eligibility; approved riders receive written notice and an ADA eligibility card.
Monday–Friday during business hours; TTY 711
Open the ADA paratransit applicationWhat to have ready
- Hernando County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need an ADA paratransit application because disability-related barriers prevent me from independently using TheBus for [some or all] trips. What forms, professional verification, and deadline apply?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Hernando County at 352-754-4000 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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