Accessible Transportation Services

Serving Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline County, Missouri.
Where there's a WILS, there's a way to access transportation.

Accessible Transportation Services

WILS  consumers can schedule appointments for accessible transportation services so they can access health and wellness needs such as doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacy pick-ups, physical therapy or fitness, and more.

WILS Accessible Transportation Eligibility

  • Individual must reside in WILS’ Service Area of Benton, Lafayette, Henry, Johnson, Saline and Pettis Counties in Missouri.
  • Discounted fees available for those with low-income, seniors, and people with disabilities

Transportation Sliding Fee Discount Program

It is WILS goal to provide essential services which allows individuals to live independently. This program is designed to provide these essential services at a discounted rate, up to no cost to consumers who have no means to pay. WILS will base program eligibility on a person’s ability to pay and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, creed, disability or national origin. The Federal Poverty Guidelines, which can be found at www.aspe.hhs.gov/poverty, are used in creating and annually updating the sliding fee schedule to determine eligibility. Discounts on services are offered based on household size and annual income.

To Schedule a Ride

Call WILS Transportation Coordinator at 855-945-7929.

Accessible Transportation Services Funding

WILS Transportation Service is funded from Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Missouri Department of Transportation Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program, corporate and individual donations and WILS fund raising efforts. Donate today to help WILS Transportation program assist individuals with disabilities in rural Missouri access health and wellness care they need.

Invitation for Bid – Vehicles

West-Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS) is inviting sealed bids for the purchase of two pre-owned, wheelchair-accessible vans.
Bids Due: June 17, 2024, by 5:00 PM
Bid Opening: June 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM
Location: WILS Main Office, 612 N Ridgeview Drive, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Vehicles for Bid: Vehicle Spec Sheet
 

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine: 3.3L V6, Flex Fuel
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Mileage: 299,305
Features: Side Entry Manual Wheelchair Ramp, ADA accessible, holds 1 wheelchair + 2 passengers
Condition: High mileage, missing skirting under front passenger door

2012 Honda Odyssey EX Van
Engine: 3.5L V6
Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic
Mileage: 234,544
Features: ADA accessible side ramp, holds 1 wheelchair + 2 passengers
Condition: High mileage, peeling exterior paint, no working catalytic converters

To Bid
Submit sealed bid form to:
West-Central Independent Living Solutions
ATTN: Vehicle Bid Committee
612 N Ridgeview Drive
Warrensburg, MO 64093
 
For more information, contact Don Kennedy, Director of Transportation
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Gas Mileage Reimbursement with MTM

Do you want freedom in your travel? If you, a friend, or a family member can drive you to your appointments, you may qualify for MTM Currency. MTM Currency is a program that provides gas mileage reimbursement (GMR) through a Focus Card™. This is a reloadable debit card issued by U.S. Bank.

Learn More about MTM

Public Transportation Providers in Missouri 

MO Rides allows you to search for transportation across Missouri.  Searches can be done by county, “use my current location” or through an interactive map.

Missouri’s Get a Ride is a resource guide aimed at increasing access to free and low-cost transportation providers across Missouri so residents can find transportation to COVID vaccine distribution locations.  

Oats Transit is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation providing transportation to 87 counties in Missouri.  OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.