Southwest Rides
Driving Independence
Get there safely and on time!
Southwest Rides
CALL FOR A RIDE – 970.946.0232
The mission of Southwest Rides is to provide affordable, safe, reliable and accessible transportation that promotes independence and improved health outcomes for people with disabilities, those who are aging, and Veterans in our service area.
Southwest Rides is a performance-driven, transparent and accountable non-profit transportation program of Southwest Center for Independence that values its consumers, resources and community partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork.
JOB OPENING: AS-NEEDED DRIVER
The As-Needed Driver is responsible for transporting riders with a variety of disabilities, including physical, mental and developmental, to and from appointments in company owned vehicles. Driver is responsible for timely arrival to all of these appointments. This is an as-needed hourly position starting at $16.00/hour and includes a vacation package. Please call Atira at 970-946-0232.
Funding
Donate to Southwest Rides
Southwest Rides is a non-profit transportation program that is funded through community donations and sponsorships, contracts for transportation services, and grants from philanthropic foundations and state entities.
If you would like to sponsor Southwest Rides, please use the link below or contact us at 970.946.0232
Services
Our Current Services Include:
Medicaid Non-emergent Medical Transportation services. Call us to check your eligibility.
Services to support non-Medicaid recipients to access medical appointments
Support to access essential services and community resources
Friendly courteous safe drivers
Following CDC pandemic guidelines
Available for contracted transportation
Easy referral to other independent living services at Southwest Center for Independence
Support to access Southwest Center educational opportunities, events and community forums
Only fully accessible driver-assisted transportation option in La Plata County
Will work with you and your doctor on scheduling
98% on-time rate, and we won’t leave you waiting for hours after your appointment
Colorado Public Utilities Commission # MCT-0111
Southwest Rides
Service Area
We currently serve La Plata County only, with future plans to expand to the 5 counties of SW Colorado.
CALL FOR A RIDE
970.946.0232
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SWCI Testimonials
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The way Southwest Rides treats people is exceptional. Truly thankful for meeting such down to earth people who understand people.
The folks at Southwest Rides are great. I actually look forward to going to my doctors’ appointments because I get to get out of the house and enjoy visiting with the professional yet friendly drivers. You folks rock! Your company is awesome!
Our family member’s newly acquired independence has had a noticeable positive effect on his entire life and that of our family. We are grateful.
Southwest Rides staff treat us all with respect, drive good, and make sure we are OK. Because they have disabilities, they are understanding.
Thank you for helping me stay in my own place in the community instead of going to a nursing home.
SWCI is a genuine asset to our community. Please take time to savor that your work is appreciated, valued and tremendously needed in this community.
The staff know the struggles with living with a major illness.
Best services around with some of the kindest people I’ve met.
I am sharing information about Southwest Rides with my friends and neighbors.
You guys do great work and are very much appreciated!
Decided to try it and fell in love. You’re awesome.
“They are truly a group of kind and caring people that are here to help their community. They are always friendly and accommodating.”
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