Transportation for Erie County Residents age 60+
Need a ride? A curb-to-curb van service is available to people age 60+ who are unable to use conventional means of transportation.
As a service to older adults (aged 60+) in Erie County, in collaboration with community partners, the Department of Senior Services offers the Going Places Transportation Program!
The curb-to-curb van service is available to seniors who are unable to use conventional means of transportation. Wheelchair van service may be available upon request - please specify when requesting rides.
Priorities for Van Service:
Because of the demands for senior transportation, travel may be limited to the nearest available facilities (with the exception of trips for health purposes).
- Health Related (NON-EMERGENCY): Trips to the doctor, clinic, hospital, counseling, therapy, prescriptions, etc.
- Food & Nutrition: Trips to Stay Fit Dining Sites or grocery stores.
- Personal Business: Trips for banking or bill-paying, HEAP, Social Services, HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program), legal assistance, etc.
Social Activities - Trips made for social or recreational purposes or volunteer opportunities
Vans are available in the following communities:
- Towns of Orchard Park & Boston (service 9:00am - 3:15pm, no Mondays)
- City of Buffalo (service 8:30am - 3:15pm)
- City of Lackawanna (service 9:00am -4:00pm)
- City of Tonawanda (Call 505-1172 for scheduling Mondays only 9-11am)
- Towns of Aurora and Elma (Call 652-8866 for scheduling daily 8:30am - 4:30pm)
- Town of Cheektowaga (service 8:15am - 3:00pm)
- Towns of Clarence (service 9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday Wednesday, Thursday)
- Towns of Evans (service 8:00am - 3:00pm, no Thursdays)
- Town of Lancaster (service 8:30am - 3:00pm)
- Town of Newstead (service 8:30am - 3:00pm, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday)
- Town of West Seneca (service 9:15am - 3:30pm)
Residents who find themselves without Going Places Services should call Erie County Senior Services / NY Connects (716) 858-8526 to inquire about other options.
How to Schedule a Ride:
Call (716) 858-RIDE or (716) 858-7433 - 8:30 am to 4:20 pm Monday through Friday.
Schedule health-related trips two weeks ahead of the day of your appointment and schedule non-medical trips one week ahead of the day of your appointment. There is a brief registration that is required for service.
Fill out the Erie County Senior Van Transportation over 60 registration online.
Transportation Contribution Policy
A suggested contribution is $8 for one way. Contributions are always voluntary. Any amount you wish to give is greatly appreciated and will be used to expand the transportation program.
All contributions are confidential and no one will be denied service if unable to donate.
Learn more about transportation options for seniors at Erie County Senior Services