Leon County · Transportation

How to Apply for StarMetro Dial-A-Ride in Leon County

Use one application for ADA paratransit or the Community Transportation Coordinator program when disability, age, income, or another barrier prevents independent travel.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
Quick answer

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Call StarMetro Dial-A-Ride customer service at 850-891-5199 and request the current Application for Transportation Assistance. Explain whether the need is ADA paratransit, Transportation Disadvantaged service, or both.

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Application help and customer service; Florida Relay 711

Open Dial-A-Ride application information

What to have ready

  • Leon County address, ZIP code, 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 Dial-A-Ride in Leon County because [functional, age, income, or transportation barrier] prevents independent travel. Which program applies and what verification is required?”

Steps in order

  1. 1

    Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.

  2. 2

    Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.

  3. 3

    Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.

  4. 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 Leon County at 850-606-5300 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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