Montana Man Starts Free 24/7 Taxi for Elderly Neighbors

When Daniel Foley's elderly friend ignored doctor's orders not to drive, the decision ended two lives in a head-on collision. Now Foley is making sure no one in his Montana community has to make that dangerous choice again.

The former school bus driver launched Giddy-Up Rides, a 24/7 taxi service specifically for disabled and elderly neighbors in Hamilton, Montana. With over 12 years of professional driving experience in the valley, Foley decided to turn his grief into action that could save lives.

His friend, an elderly and disabled man, had been told not to drive but went out for an errand anyway. The crash killed him and a 32-year-old woman, a tragedy Foley knew could have been prevented with better transportation options.

Giddy-Up Rides fills a critical gap in rural Montana, where public transportation is limited and ride-sharing services are scarce. Foley offers his service around the clock, ensuring that medical appointments, grocery runs, and everyday errands never become life-or-death decisions.

The service isn't just for seniors. Foley welcomes anyone who needs a safe, reliable ride, creating a safety net for an entire community.

The Ripple Effect

Foley's compassionate response to tragedy is doing more than preventing accidents. He's giving independence back to people who might otherwise feel trapped in their homes, unable to access the services and connections they need.

His work also removes dangerous drivers from the roads, protecting not just his passengers but everyone sharing Montana's highways. One man's decision to help is making an entire valley safer.

Small acts of service like this remind us that solutions to community problems don't always require government programs or massive funding. Sometimes they just need one person willing to show up, day and night, for their neighbors.

Daniel Foley turned his heartbreak into hope on wheels, one ride at a time.