New Growth Transit
Transportation Solutions, Improved Regional Mobility
New Growth Transit, an affiliate of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, provides a volunteer driver network that offers rides to residents throughout the region. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed per mile.
Interested in the program? Call 417-283-7991, or email [email protected]
In the news:
New Growth Transit is making headlines! A new video (see it here) has just been released by RHI, the Rural Health Information hub (formerly the Rural Assistance Center, RHI is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues). NGT has also been featured in a blog by the National Center for Mobility Management. Read their blog here.
Connecting the State
Serving 16 Missouri Counties
The New Growth Transit service area includes the nine-county West Central Missouri Community Action Agency region in west central Missouri (Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair, and Vernon). Barton, Camden, Dallas, Jasper, and Polk counties recently became NGT affiliates, and a related program is operated by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation in Jefferson and Franklin Counties in east central Missouri. Plans for expansion to other parts of the state are currently under consideration.
Drive for Us!
Help out your neighbors and community — drive for West Central!
Our volunteer drivers help their neighbors and community! They use their personal vehicle and choose when they want to donate their time. Drivers are reimbursed at the Federally approved rate, $.67/mile.
Interested?
Click Here to print the application form!
After completing, return to
New Growth Transit, 112 West 4th,
Appleton City, Missouri 64724
or drop by the Transportation Office at
508 North Main, El Dorado Springs, Missouri 64744
Driver FAQ’s
Reimbursed mileage does not affect drivers living on a fixed income (Reimbursement is not taxable income)
All drivers are trained and certified
After receiving certification, drivers are covered by CIMA Volunteer Insurance
Drivers choose their own schedule – accept only the rides that meet their availability and preferred location
Need A Ride?
New Growth Transit schedules the rides you need!
Medical appointments
Physical therapy
Pharmacy
Grocery shopping
Banking
Other essential personal business
Rides provided where YOU need to go!
No fixed routes
Schedule appointments locally or in a nearby community (including Springfield, Bolivar, Columbia, Kansas City, Joplin, St. Louis)
RIDES MUST BE SCHEDULED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!
Rides are provided/scheduled based on Driver Availability
Driver training includes learning about driver notepads and software.
Call 417-283-7991 today!
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Drivers Always Needed!!
Receive $.67/mile reimbursement!
More information in FAQ section below.
NGT team members are looking forward to serving you!
New Growth Transit LLC
Kelly Ast, Chief Regional Mobility Officer
508 North Main
El Dorado Springs, Missouri 64744
Call 417-283-7991
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Email: [email protected]
