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Transportation Options for Those Assisted by
The Ryan White CARE Act

Title I of the Ryan White Comprehensive Aids Resources Emergency (CARE) Act calls for local control of major services including transportation for those living with HIV/AIDS. A Ryan White bus pass allows someone living with HIV/AIDS to ride the bus for free for one month. Unfortunately it is not easy to obtain one of the few monthly bus passes available for those seeking to gain their transportation rights given to them under the Ryan White Act. To even be considered for a Ryan White bus pass you must lack transportation to attend several medical appointments, pertaining to HIV/AIDS treatment, per month. Due to the high demand for Ryan White bus passes, a case manager is used to help obtain a Ryan White bus pass for those who need it. In order to obtain assistance in receiving a Ryan White bus pass, you can call Metropolitan Charities at (727) 321-3854 for service in St. Petersburg, ASAP IN St. Pete at (727) 895-8325, or Gulf Coast Comm. Care in Clearwater at (727) 538-7460. If you are unable to get a Ryan White bus pass, you can still apply for the Transportation Disadvantaged program. In order to determine if you qualify for the Transportation Disadvantaged Program call Greater Pinellas Transportation Management Services (GPTMS) at (727) 545-2100 to request an application form. Applicants are notified whether they have qualified for services by GPTMS between 10 to 14 days after they receive the completed application form.

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