Please make sure to contact ACCA (Athens Community Council on Aging): Demand Response to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, grocery shopping, or social or recreational purposes. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old, or you have a disability. No membership is required.
The Demand Response program offers affordable transportation options for individuals living on a limited income, with free rides available for low-income residents. For other riders, the cost is $10 for a one-way trip. To utilize this program, individuals need to schedule their rides in advance, typically a few days before the intended travel date. Transportation is provided through comfortable vans, ensuring a safe and reliable journey for passengers.
When booking a ride through the Demand Response program, riders can expect convenient curb-to-curb transportation services. This means that passengers will be picked up and dropped off directly at their specified locations, offering ease and accessibility for older adults who may require assistance or have mobility challenges. By offering a cost-effective and pre-arranged transportation solution, the Demand Response program aims to support older adults in maintaining their independence and accessing essential services and activities in the community.
Service Area
Clarke and Barrow counties, and surrounding area
Contact ACCA (Athens Community Council on Aging): Demand Response
135 Hoyt St.
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-4850
http://www.accaging.org/transportation/