Transportation

Trans Hernando is Hernando County's designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC), providing safe, efficient, cost effective and quality transportation services for transportation disadvantaged citizens of Hernando County. Trans Hernando has been providing transportation services in Hernando County since 1978, and has been the designated CTC in the county since 2000.

Who is Eligible:

The elderly, physically/mentally challenged, economically/transportation disadvantaged residents of Hernando County. Applicants must complete an application for service (see below for online application). Trans Hernando does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Please click on these links to obtain additional information regarding our non-discriminatory policies and practices: Title VI Public of Rights, Title VI Procedures and Compliance, and Title VI Form.

Services Available:

Trans Hernando provides door-to-door transportation services primarily to meet medical and nutritional need, and provide access to shopping; however, trips to banks, hairdressers, hospital/nursing homes, etc., may also be provided when seating is available. Trans Hernando is a shared ride system, operating on a two-hour window. Ambulatory and wheelchair transportation are available (all vehicles are wheelchair and ADA accessible). Drivers are not permitted to enter homes and can only offer an arm for assistance. One escort is permitted for medical appointments. Services require an application be completed and on file (see below for online application). Once the application has been processed, reservations can be placed by calling 352-799-1510 by Noon the business day prior to the scheduled transportation. Scheduling hours are Monday - Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm.  Trips can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance for medical appointments.

Veteran Ride Program

Trans Hernando is proud to offer reduced fare of $1.00 each way to our veterans and their families.  As part of our mission to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families in the communities in which they live, MFCS extends this special service to veterans and their spouses who provide proof of service.

Veteran Shuttle

The Veteran Shuttle travels to and from James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa Monday through Friday (except county holidays).

Veterans are picked-up only at designated pick up locations:

• Wal-Mart Supercenter on US 41
• Brooksville VA OPC on SR 50

Pick-ups normally begin at 6:30 a.m. and depart from Tampa no later than 2 p.m.

Veteran Shuttle Procedures and Regulations:

1. Your appointment must be between 8:30 a.m. and noon (1 p.m. for specialty clinics ONLY). If your appointment is at some other time, you can call the clinic where you have the appointment and ask them to change it so that you can use this service.
2. Seat reservations must be made no later than noon the (business) day before your scheduled appointment. Reservations can be made months in advance.
3. Escorts may ride only if space is available. If an escort is necessary per doctor’s request, please provide Trans Hernando staff with a doctor’s note.
4. Patients must be ambulatory. 
5. Pick-up locations include the Brooksville VA Outpatient Clinic (SR 50), Wal-Mart Supercenter (corner of US 41/Wiscon Road).
6. The Veteran Shuttle leaves the VA hospital at the driver’s discretion, no later than 2 p.m. After your appointment, please go to the pick-up area designated by the driver.
7.  Call (352) 799-1510 to register for this service.
8. All passengers must recertify for this service every two years.

Fees:

Standard fare box fee is $5.00 each way, $10.00 round trip; however, reduced fare box fee is available and based on income level, employment, or veteran status. Reduced fare box fee will ONLY be considered when proof of income, proof of employment, or proof of veteran status is attached to the application or mailed in to the office.

Specific to the Veteran Shuttle, no-cost transportation services are provided to eligible Hernando County veterans for outpatient medical needs and appointments at VA hospitals.

Funding: Trans Hernando is supported with funding provided by the Florida Department of Transportation, State of Florida Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged, and private donations.

Contact Information: 

Reservations can be made by calling 352-799-1510.

Hours of Operation: 

Office Hours:    Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transportation services are provided Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with guaranteed appointment arrival times. Please contact our office for assistance in determining day, timeframes and latest return time for your area. Trans Hernando is closed for all county recognized holidays.

Click here for applications:

Application
Aplicación en Español

Service Area: 

Trans Hernando transports clients who reside within Hernando County to destinations within Hernando County, and for outpatient medical needs and appointments at James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa.

How You Can Help:

Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on grants and the generosity of individuals, businesses, and the community to support Trans Hernando's transportation services. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made by cash, check, credit, personal property and other tax-deductible, charitable donations.

Don't forget to donate $1.00 or more to the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund the next time you renew your motor vehicle tag!