Bus Tickets to Work | Together

2419 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Eligibility

Open to anyone within Omaha city limits who is in need of transportation assistance due to lack of access to a personal vehicle, limited public transportation options, or financial constraints; Must have zero income to qualify for bus tickets

Required documents

Participants must provide a document on letterhead from employer verifying start date of employment, date of first paycheck, and a schedule leading up to the date of the first paycheck

Application process

Visit for services and complete an application; Program staff reviews applications and verifies eligibility, and if a participant qualifies they will be notified during the appointment; Call or email for information (Kasey Myers at [email protected] or Destiny Thomson at [email protected])

Fees

None

Service area

Pottawattamie County, IA
Douglas County, NE
Sarpy County, NE

Description

Eligible participants receive subsidized or free bus tickets or transit passes to use for commuting to and from work until the date of the first paycheck.

Participants interested in the program must arrive at the Housing Stability Clinic (until Oct 14, 2025) during the designated times and state they are there for the bus ticket program. Starting Oct 14, 2025, participants must go to the main Omaha office for tickets (812 South 24th Street).

Participants must demonstrate a need for transportation assistance due to lack of access to a personal vehicle, limited public transportation options, or financial constraints.

For questions, contact Kasey Myers at [email protected] or Destiny Thomson at [email protected]

Providing organization

Together

Basic needs to prevent and end homelessness, including food, financial assistance, navigation and referrals, and case management.