New Growth Transit

Get Back on the Road

Need a ride? We can help!

Call the office Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

No fixed routes for residents of eligible counties! Rides are provided to where YOU need to go. Schedule appointments locally or in a nearby community, including Springfield, Bolivar, Columbia, Kansas City, Joplin, and St. Louis.

Rides are provided/scheduled based on driver availability and must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

Call 417-283-7991 to schedule a ride. Rides are often for non-emergency medical appointments, and with available funds we can provide rides for the following:

Medical Appointments

Employment

Physical Therapy

Banking & Pharmacy

Local Shopping

And other essential personal business!

Connecting the State

Serving West Central Missouri Counties

New Growth Transit, an affiliate of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, provides a volunteer driver network that offers rides to residents throughout the region. The New Growth Transit provides rides to residents of Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon Counties. Plans for expansion to other parts of the state are currently under consideration.

Support Your Community

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Our volunteer drivers help their neighbors and their community! They use their personal vehicle and choose when to donate their time.

Though many find mileage reimbursements helpful for their budget, reimbursements are NOT an income and are paid out twice a month - see link to IRS reimbursement information.

If you are interested in volunteering please click the Apply Now button to download and print an application. Or simply give us a call.

After completing your application, mail it to New Growth Transit, 112 West 4th, Appleton City, Missouri 64724 or drop it off at the Transportation Office at 508 North Main, El Dorado Springs, Missouri 64744.

Call us at 417-283-7991 or email transportation@wcmcaa.org to learn more.

Use your personal vehicle

Choose when to donate your time

Your choice of trips/destinations

Receive reimbursement of $0.70/mile paid twice a month

No special license is required

Driving so No One Has to Be alone

Driving so No One Has to Be alone

Tom, a volunteer driver from Vernon County, will tell you he just likes people and respects everyone he meets. Read why Tom chooses to volunteer as a driver and help his neighbors.
Rural Transportation That Works

Rural Transportation That Works

Despite reduced state support in 2025, New Growth Transit's delivered a rural transportation solution. Volunteer drivers delivered over a half million miles of rides ensuring residents could reach lifesaving medical care, employment, grocery stores, recovery court, and other essential destinations.
The Art of Supporting Volunteers

The Art of Supporting Volunteers

Each ride is only possible because a neighbor steps up to drive—and we make sure those volunteers feel supported every mile of the way. With nearly 70 volunteers, some may wonder: how do we do that?