Wheelchair-accessible transportation options available in the Little Elm, Denton, and Frisco areas:
Public & Paratransit Services
1. DCTA Access (ADA & Non-ADA Paratransit)
- Service Areas: Denton, Lewisville, Highland Village
- Who Can Use: ADA-certified individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities
- Features: Curb-to-curb service; wheelchair-accessible
- Scheduling: 1–7 days in advance
- Cost: Around $3 per one-way trip (ADA riders may ride free with proper ID)
2. DCTA Frisco Demand Response
- Service Area: Frisco (also available for some trips to Plano)
- Who Can Use: Seniors (65+), people with disabilities, and qualified medical riders
- Scheduling: At least 24 hours in advance
- Cost: $3 local / $5 regional; cash only
- Features: Wheelchair-accessible minivans
3. Collin County Rides
- Service Area: Allen and Fairview
- Who Can Use: Seniors and people with disabilities
- Scheduling: 1 day in advance
- Cost: Pay online; rates vary
- Features: Wheelchair-accessible; reservations via app or phone
4. Span Transit
- Service Area: Denton County
- Who Can Use: Seniors and people with disabilities
- Features: Shared-ride, door-to-door service with wheelchair lift
- Use Cases: Medical, errands, shopping, and other essential needs
- Scheduling: Requires appointment
Cost: Standard shared-ride fares
Private and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
5. Uber Health
- Area: Available in Little Elm and across DFW
- Who Can Use: Patients scheduled by healthcare providers
- Features: Wheelchair-accessible vehicles may be available (varies by provider)
- Scheduling: Same-day or scheduled up to 30 days in advance
- Cost: Dynamic pricing; additional fees may apply
6. iCare Dallas
- Area: Denton, Frisco, and the greater DFW area
- Who Can Use: Anyone needing NEMT
- Features: Wheelchair and stretcher-accessible vehicles
- Scheduling: 24-hour notice required
- Cost: Call for pricing
7. CareTrips
- Area: DFW-wide
- Who Can Use: Anyone needing wheelchair-accessible transport
- Features: Door-through-door service; medical and non-medical trips
- Scheduling: Call to schedule
Cost: Call for pricing
Service | Area Covered | Wheelchair Access | Booking Time | Cost |
DCTA Access | Denton, Lewisville, Highland | Yes | 1–7 days advance | ~$3 (ADA riders free) |
DCTA Frisco Demand | Frisco, limited Plano trips | Yes | 24 hours advance | $3–$5 (cash only) |
Collin County Rides | Allen, Fairview | Yes | 1 day advance | Varies, online only |
Span Transit | Denton County | Yes | Appointment required | Shared-ride fares |
Uber Health | DFW (including Little Elm) | Some vehicles | Same-day or 30 days | Dynamic pricing |
iCare Dallas | Denton, Frisco, DFW | Yes | 24-hour notice | Call for rates |
CareTrips | DFW-wide | Yes | Call to schedule | Call for rates |