Updated as of July 22, 2024.
At times, public transportation may not serve our needs due to availability or scheduling needs, but taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft can be very expensive to use. Paratransit, including Call-A-Ride, offers transportation that is more individualized to your needs than public transportation while being less expensive than ride-share and taxi options.
Please find below information about paratransit services Paratransit on the Eastern Shore of Maryland: Caroline County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Talbot County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, Worchester County, and Ocean City.
Cecil County
Demand Response Service
- Fares
- Varies based on roundtrip distance traveled
- Available within and outside of Cecil County
- For more information, download Cecil Transit’s Demand Response brochure
Transportation Reimbursement Program
- Reimbursement for taxi or ride-share trips
- Maximum reimbursement for 2024 is $500; the minimum is $50
- Download: Cecil County Transportation Reimbursement Program brochure
(ADA) Fixed Route Deviation from Cecil Transit
- Pick up and drop off within ¾ mile of the fixed route and available during normal fixed route bus operating hours
- Must be scheduled at least one hour prior to pickup and no more than one business day prior
- Total fare of $4.00 per person each way, up to $8.00
Queen Anne’s County
Specialized Services of the County Ride
- Curb-to-curb, shared ride. demand response service
- Fare: No fee for County Ride services through December 31, 2024.
Caroline County
Mobility On Demand (special project of the Caroline Human Services Council)
- Free service for Greensboro & Federalsburg areas
- Available Monday through Friday between 7 am and 4 pm
- 24 hour notice for rides preferred; Call (410) 479-4974
MUST/DCT ADA Paratransit Service
- Pick up and drop off within ¾ mile of the fixed route and available during normal Maryland Upper Shore Transit (MUST)/ Delmarva Community Transit (DCT) fixed route bus operating hours
- Requires completed and approved downloadable RTA ADA Application
- For more information about ADA service, the ADA fare, and other specialized transit services to assist individuals with disabilities, call the ADA coordinator at 410-221-1910 or the DCT One Stop Office at 410-221-7600.
DCT Customized One Stop Service
- Available in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Talbot counties
- Transportation provided in vans or cars, must call One Stop Service at 844-955-0328 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride
- Maximum of 3 stops per day can be scheduled
- Rates based on the number of stops and mileage covered
Medical Assistance Transportation
- Eligibility:
- Caroline County resident with a current Medical Assistance card
- Apply and interview
- Appointment for which the transportation is requested must be both medically necessary and covered by Medical Assistance
More information on the Caroline County Medical Assistance Transportation web page.
Dorchester County
Dorchester County ADA Service
- Available in the City of Cambridge Monday through Friday 6:30 am until 6:30 pm and on Saturdays from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm
- Must schedule trip no later than 4:30 pm the day before travel
- Contact 410-221-1910 to make a request.
MUST/DCT ADA Paratransit Service
- Pick up and drop off within ¾ mile of the fixed route and available during normal Maryland Upper Shore Transit (MUST)/ Delmarva Community Transit (DCT) fixed route bus operating hours
- Requires completed and approved downloadable RTA ADA Application
- For more information about ADA service, the ADA fare, and other specialized transit services to assist individuals with disabilities, call the ADA coordinator at 410-221-1910 or the DCT One Stop Office at 410-221-7600.
DCT Customized One Stop Service
- Available in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Talbot counties
- Transportation provided in vans or cars, must call One Stop Service at 844-955-0328 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride
- Maximum of 3 stops per day can be scheduled
- Rates based on the number of stops and mileage covered
Kent County
MUST/DCT ADA Paratransit Service
- Pick up and drop off within ¾ mile of the fixed route and available during normal Maryland Upper Shore Transit (MUST)/ Delmarva Community Transit (DCT) fixed route bus operating hours
- Requires completed and approved downloadable RTA ADA Application
- For more information about ADA service, the ADA fare, and other specialized transit services to assist individuals with disabilities, call the ADA coordinator at 410-221-1910 or the DCT One Stop Office at 410-221-7600.
DCT Customized One Stop Service
- Available in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Talbot counties
- Transportation provided in vans or cars, must call One Stop Service at 844-955-0328 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride
- Maximum of 3 stops per day can be scheduled
- Rates based on the number of stops and mileage covered
Talbot County
Mobility On Demand (special project of Delmarva Community Services)
- Free service for eligible residents in the Easton area
- Available Monday through Friday between 7 am and 4 pm
- 24 hour notice for rides preferred; Call (410) 822-4155
Talbot County ADA Service
- Available in the City of Easton Monday – Friday 7:15 am until 6:15 pm
- Must schedule trip no later than up to 4:30 pm the day before travel
- Contact 410-822-4155 to make a request.
MUST/DCT ADA Paratransit Service
- Pick up and drop off within ¾ mile of the fixed route and available during normal Maryland Upper Shore Transit (MUST)/ Delmarva Community Transit (DCT) fixed route bus operating hours
- Requires completed and approved downloadable RTA ADA Application
- For more information about ADA service, the ADA fare, and other specialized transit services to assist individuals with disabilities, call the ADA coordinator at 410-221-1910 or the DCT One Stop Office at 410-221-7600.
DCT Customized One Stop Service
- Available in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Talbot counties
- Transportation provided in vans or cars, must call One Stop Service at 844-955-0328 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride
- Maximum of 3 stops per day can be scheduled
- Rates based on the number of stops and mileage covered
Somerset County
Paratransit services from Shore Transit
- Shore Ride
- For stops more than ¾ mile away from a fixed route bus stop
- Curb-to-curb / door-to-door services
- $4 per ride
- Shore Access
- Pick up and drop off within ADA service area (¾ mile of the fixed route bus stop)
- Available during normal fixed route bus operating hours
- $5 per ride
- Eligibility: For both Shore Ride and Shore Access, must:
- Complete and submit the downloadable Shore Transit Application
Must schedule rides by contacting the Customer Service Center by noon the day prior to transportation services: Call 443-260-2300 or Email Shore Transit
Wicomico County
Paratransit services from Shore Transit
- Shore Ride
- For stops more than ¾ mile away from a fixed route bus stop
- Curb-to-curb / door-to-door services
- $4 per ride
- Shore Access
- Pick up and drop off within ADA service area (¾ mile of the fixed route bus stop)
- Available during normal fixed route bus operating hours
- $5 per ride
- Eligibility: For both Shore Ride and Shore Access, must:
- Complete and submit the downloadable Shore Transit Application
- Must schedule rides by contacting the Customer Service Center by noon the day prior to transportation services: Call 443-260-2300 or Email Shore Transit
Worcester County
Paratransit services from Shore Transit
- Shore Ride
- For stops more than ¾ mile away from a fixed route bus stop
- Curb-to-curb / door-to-door services
- $4 per ride
- Shore Access
- Pick up and drop off within ADA service area (¾ mile of the fixed route bus stop)
- Available during normal fixed route bus operating hours
- $5 per ride
- Eligibility: For both Shore Ride and Shore Access, must:
- Complete and submit the downloadable Shore Transit Application
- Must schedule rides by contacting the Customer Service Center by noon the day prior to transportation services: Call 443-260-2300 or Email Shore Transit
Ocean City
Ocean City ADA Paratransit
- $4 fare/day covers all rides in one day
- Available during the same operating days and hours as our fixed-route Coastal Highway bus service.
- Can also connect with neighboring transit systems: Delaware Area Transit (DART) at the North end of Town and Shore Transit.
- If certified and have a card from another agency, eligible to use ADA Services for up to 21 days in a 365 day period without obtaining certification.
ADA Paratransit and Robert H. Melvin Jr. MEDTRN Services
- Medical appointment transportation services; Limited days and times
- Fare and eligibility vary
Check the Bridges Resource Library’s Ocean City Transportation Information entry for more details
Moving Forward
Please reach out to us at the Bridges Helpdesk for anything from exploring your options to finding out what you’re eligible for to formulating an ambitious travel plan for the first time. We’re here to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to explore our state without emptying your wallet.
Please contact the Free Bridges Helpdesk anytime:
- Via our Accessible Web Form
- Email: Helpdesk@imagemd.org
- Visit our Bridges Helpdesk website
- Text or Leave a voice mail message: (410) 357-1546
This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.