Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride provides curb-to-curb transportation to citizens with a qualifying disability within 3/4 mile of StarMetro's fixed route system in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Schedule a ride online
or call (850) 891-5199
☎ Mon-Sat, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. & Sun, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
$2.50 per trip. Exact change is required as the drivers do not carry money.
✓ Door-to-door service is provided, as needed.
✓ All vehicles are wheelchair accessible.
✓ Service may be scheduled up to 14 days in advance.
✓ All reservations or changes must be made by 5 p.m. for next day service.
✓ Allow at least 15 minutes to get from the vehicle to your appointment location.
Buy digital tokens
Download the registration form
Hours of Dial-A-Ride Shuttle Operation
- Weekdays, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturdays, 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Certain holidays are excluded.
Please remember:
- Fare tokens may be purchased online or in person at the C.K. Steele Bus Plaza, 111 W. Tennessee St. (view map) and the StarMetro Administrative Office, 555 Appleyard Drive (view map).
- Fare is $2.50 per trip. Exact change is required as the drivers do not carry money.
- The call center is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. TDD: Please call our Florida Relay Service at 711. Learn more about Telecommunications Devices for the deaf.
- All reservations and changes must be made by 5 p.m. the day before service.
- Cancellations must be made at least one hour in advance of the scheduled pick-up time or it will be considered a "No Show." For more information, see No-Show Policy.
- Same-day requests for transportation or alternate pickup times or locations cannot be accommodated.
- Personal belongings (i.e. groceries, luggage, etc.) are the sole responsibility of the passenger. There is a limit of two (2) bags per rider. Riders are expected to load and unload the vehicle independently and maintain their items on their lap or at their feet. Dial-A-Ride vehicle operators cannot assist customers with bags or packages nor are they responsible for riders' packages or personal belongings.
- A companion (i.e. family member/friend) may accompany a rider with common origins and destinations; however, these trips require a fare and will be scheduled on a space available basis.
- A personal care attendant (PCA) may travel with a Dial-a-Ride customer at no charge. However, customers must be pre-registered as needing a PCA and must include the PCA in each reservation.
- A working service animal must be included in initial reservation.
- It is the responsibility of the supervising adult to ensure that any child under 5 years old is seated in a federally-approved child car seat and that the car seat is properly and securely installed.
- All Dial-a-Ride customers and their companions must adhere to the StarMetro Code of Conduct. Repeated infractions may result in suspension of service.
- A non-resident coming into Tallahassee who has ADA eligibility from another entity will be provided service for up to twenty-one (21) days. After that period, a completed application and eligibility process for paratransit service must be completed.
- To apply for Dial-A-Ride: Call (850) 891-5199, download the online form or visit the StarMetro Administrative Office located at 555 Appleyard Drive to pick up an application package. A Dial-A-Ride application with a physician's documentation of disability must be submitted to confirm certification and eligibility. You will be notified of your eligibility within 10 business days of receipt of your completed application. You can fax your application and supporting documents to (850) 891-5143 or mail to:
StarMetro Dial-A-Ride Eligibility
555 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can ride Dial-A-Ride?
Anyone whose disability prevents them from boarding or riding StarMetro’s fixed route buses may qualify for Dial-A-Ride. Citizens who are not disabled but are 65 years of age and over may also use these services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday.
How to prepare for my DAR trip?
Whether you booked your reservation online or customer service gave you an estimated pickup time; please, build in an hour of travel time. Recommend for optimal service, customer be ready to travel an hour before their appointment. To maintain on time performance for all customers, Dial-a-Ride can only wait up to 5 minutes for a customer to board. NOTE: DAR is not an emergency transportation provider. If a life-threatening event occurs, call 911.
Can I use Dial-A-Ride Online from any computer or smart phone that has internet access?
Yes, please login here.
What if I have questions on how the online system works, how to schedule my trip or reset my password?
Please visit our FAQ’s here.
If I am experiencing problems logging into Dial-A-Ride Online, what should I do?
Check that you have typed your user name and password correctly. Your password is case sensitive; check that your Caps Lock key is NOT on while typing your password. In some cases, the website may be temporarily out of service. Try again later. If the problem persists, call StarMetro Customer Service at (850) 891-5199.
Where can I submit a concern or compliment?
Customers can provide concerns or compliments by calling Dial-A-Ride Customer Service at (850) 891-5199 or StarMetro Customer Service at (850) 891-5200, on our DigiTally smart phone application, or by email.
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