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Subsidized Services | Private Transportation | Private Ambulance
TRANSPORTATION SERVICESSubsidized ServicesConnect-A-Ride: 232-6210
Door-to-door transportation for eligible, rural older persons living in Western Monroe County, 24 hours per day. Small fee.
Elderberry Express: 248-6237
Transportation available to residents of the town of Pittsford only, provided by volunteers. Limited to one ride per week, fee is by donation. Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 p.m.
ERROR MSGFISH: (Friends in Service Here): 453-2370
There are seven FISH groups in Monroe County comprised of volunteers to help the elderly with medical transportation services. The areas covered are Charlotte, Rush Henrietta, Lima, Brighton, Honeoye Falls and Greece. Fee is by donation.
Jewish Family Services: 461-0110
Transportation provided for Jewish senior citizens residing in Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit, and Pittsford. Must be pre-registered with the program, Monday-Friday only. Fee is based on a sliding scale.
Lift Line: 426-3530
LiftLine is Monroe County1s service for anyone who is unable to ride the regular RTS bus. Riders must file an application and be certified to use the service. Curb-to-curb transportation for both ambulatory and wheelchair users. Limited service area, 7 days/week. Reservations should be made two weeks in advance in order to guarantee a ride.
Medical Motor Services: 654-7030
There are three types of services offered by Medical Motor Service on Mon.-Fri. basis.
- ERROR MSGDoor-to-door transportation is provided for ambulatory patients sharing rides to pre-planned medical appointments. This service is provided only by referral of a physician. Fees are charged on a sliding scale. This service is Medicaid approved.
- Chairmobile is a service for the wheelchair-bound for medical, social, recreational and personal appointments.
- Transportation to and from Nutrition Centers is provided by calling the centers directly.
Project Connect : 232-6210
Information/Transportation Problem Solving:Project Connect is a clearinghouse set up to match people1s transportation needs with resources in the community. Project Connect maintains an up-to-date listing of private and public transportation services.
Regional Transit Service: 288-1700
Hotel a cordobaReduced bus fares for senior citizens during off-peak hours (between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m. until end of route) on week days, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Star Program: 262-7050
ERROR MSGCatholic Family Center volunteers provide transportation throughout Monroe County to frail older persons for grocery shopping, doctor appointments, banking and other essential appointments
Veterans Service Agency: 241-2401
Volunteer transportation for elderly and disabled veterans who have appointments at local VA clinics. Fee is by donation.
Winton Senior Services: 482-3844
Volunteer transportation for senior citizens who reside within their service area. Boundaries are Landing R. N, Highland Ave, Culver Rd, and Empire Blvd. Monday-Friday from 9 am-4 p.m. Fee is by donation.
[top]Private Transportation (Fee For Service)Active Transport: 723-6051
All Around Town: 586-8204
Club 24: 442-7201
Drivers Unlimited: 381-8750
Genesee Transportation: 256-1510
Handicare Transportation: 272-1787
HCR: 272-1930
Heirloom Senior Services: 248-5730
Loving Care Inc.: 586-4320
Medicab: 342-7150
baccara reglasServices for Seniors: 723-8750
For specific information on any of the above services, contact Project Connect at 232-6210. Hours, rates, clientele and printed materials are available.
Funchal accommodationMany churches and fraternal organizations also provide transportation for their members. Do not forget to ask family, friends, neighbors, relatives, and church members for assistance.
Private Ambulance ServiceSome private companies provide wheelchair and escort services throughout the Greater Rochester Area. For specific information and costs, check the Yellow Pages of the telephone directly under Ambulance Service. |