Clark County and City of Neillsville Eliminate Clark County Taxi Service

Monday, December 2nd, 2024 -- 2:01 PM

A public hearing was held on November 18, 2024 to review operation of the 5311 shared ride transit program in Clark County.

On November 19, 2024, the Clark County Social Services Committee voted to eliminate the Clark County Taxi effective January 1, 2025. The Neillsville City Taxi and Clark County Taxi has operated in partnership to provide shared ride transit services since 2011.

On August 26th, 2024, the City of Neillsville voted to eliminate the City Taxi Service and provided notice that the Neillsville City Taxi would cease operation effective January 1, 2025.

Following the City of Neillsville's decision to eliminate the City Taxi service, it was determined that it is not feasible for the County to absorb the operations of the City Taxi or continue operating the Clark County Taxi.

There are alternatives available for many Clark County residents to assist with transportation for vital services. They can be found on the County’s website. They include the Volunteer Transportation Program.

Clark County Department of Social Services provides non-emergent medical transportation for persons 60 years of age or older, persons with disabilities and other approved persons who complete a Volunteer Transportation Assessment and are determined eligible.

Transportation is provided by area volunteers on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to obtain an application on the Volunteer Transportation Program, please contact 715-743-5233.

MTM: If you are on BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid (MA) you will need to use MTM for transportation to medical appointments. As an MA client, these rides are free of charge. Please call 866-907-1493, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). to schedule a ride.

The New Freedom Volunteer Driver and Voucher Program is a volunteer driver or voucher program that is used to get clients to medical, educational, employment-related and social events. Riders who have someone to drive them may qualify for the voucher program.

Riders can get vouchers to spend on a portion of their transportation costs. In order for riders to be eligible for the program, they must have a temporary or permanent disability or be frail elderly and have a transportation barrier.

For more information, please contact Center for Independent Living Transportation Services at 1-800-228-3287 for information, referrals and transportation options.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.