YW Transit

YW Transit is an innovative transportation program that helps remove barriers to employment for low-income individuals by providing reliable rides to and from work. The program was created to ensure that transportation supports people in being present for economic opportunities that impact their livelihoods.

  • To ensure equitable access, ride priority and subsidized fares are available for participants whose household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

    Clients above this threshold may also ride, but at an increased rate.

    All rides must be pre-scheduled to ensure coordination and availability. Applicants who currently live along an active bus line during service hours are not eligible for Job Ride.

    2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines

    Persons in Family: 1
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $31,300

    Persons in Family: 2
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $42,300

    Persons in Family: 3
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $53,300

    Persons in Family: 4
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $64,300

    Persons in Family: 5
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $75,300

    Persons in Family: 6
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $86,300

    Persons in Family: 7
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $97,300

    Persons in Family: 8
    200% Federal Poverty Level: $108,300

  • Pre-scheduled One-Way Rides: $60/month

    Pre-scheduled Roundtrip Ride: $120/month

    One-Time Rides: $3.00/trip

    Prices above are only for within Madison Metropolitan Area (Madison, Middleton, Monona, & Fitchburg). Rides to/from other locations will be pro-rated based on mileage. If your income is over 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines fares will increase based on income.


    Clients above the 200% threshold may also ride.

    • $8 per trip within the City of Madison.

    • $12 per trip within Dane County but outside Madison.

    Fare Payment Deadlines

    Riders agree to pay the appropriate fare by the payment deadline. Fares will be paid by placing cash or a money order written to “YWCA Madison” in the vehicle’s drop box. Riders will not be permitted to ride if the fare is not paid. Half of the monthly fares are due on the 1st and the 15th of each month or on the day of the first scheduled ride following the 1st and the 15th. One-time ride fares are due upon boarding the vehicle.

  • JobRide provides wheelchair-accessible transportation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpretation, translation, and other accommodations are available upon request.

    For accessibility information, please contact YW Transit Manager, Jamie Adams, at (608) 257-1436 (option 3) or email jadams@ywcamadison.org

  • Job Ride offers transportation for DVR/W-2 clients traveling to and from employment-related activities, as well as group transportation for employment and training purposes.

    To inquire about rates or request a contract, please contact YW Transit Manager, Jamie Adams, at (608) 257-1436 (option 3).

Apply For Job Ride

To apply, please complete the ONLINE APPLICATION which is our preferred method to receive your request.

If you prefer a paper application, click DOWNLOAD APPLICATION, then mail, fax, or drop it off at the Empowerment Center once completed (2040 South Park St., Madison, WI 53713).

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YWCA Madison's YW Transit program operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations.

YWCA Madison, Inc. is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from, participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, religion, income status or limited English proficiency (LEP) in any and all programs, activities or services administered by YWCA Madison, Inc. in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related nondiscrimination authorities.

Job ride

Job Ride serves areas that are not accessible during non-peak public transportation hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays.

YW Transit proudly partners with the Guaranteed Ride Home program, offering taxi vouchers to rideshare participants in case of emergencies. This vital community program is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through 49 U.S.C. § 5311 Formula Grants for Other than Urbanized Areas (CFDA 20.509).