“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”

— Mother Teresa

Our History

1985

West Austin Caregivers is founded, beginning a tradition of neighbor-helping-neighbor volunteer transportation for seniors.

1988

South Austin Caregivers is established to serve the growing senior population on the south side of Austin.

2008

Southwest Austin Caregivers launches with support from six founding congregations, expanding coverage further.

2013

South and Southwest organizations rebrand as Drive a Senior South and Drive a Senior Southwest.

2019

South merges with Drive A Senior Central Texas. Service expands into northern Hays County.

2020

Elgin merger completed. West Austin and North Central combine to form Drive A Senior ATX.

2021

Drive A Senior Central Texas rebrands as Chariot, serving south and southwest Travis County.

2025

Final unification — Drive A Senior ATX, Chariot, and Senior Access merge into one organization: Drive A Senior.

Drive A Senior
Drive A Senior

Serving Central Texas Since 1985
A 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization.

Call Us

Mon–Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
(512) 472-6339