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Icare (Interfaith Companion and Ride Express): Volunteer Senior Transportation Service
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Please make sure to contact Icare (Interfaith Companion and Ride Express): Volunteer Senior Transportation Service to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you have a disability. No membership is required.

The Volunteer Senior Transportation Service is a comprehensive transportation program designed to assist older adults with non-emergency medical transportation needs. This program offers convenient transportation options such as utilizing taxis, private car services, paratransit vehicles, and even public transit services like buses or trains. Riders have the flexibility to schedule rides in advance, usually needing at least one day's notice, and can choose to pay for services through insurance, vouchers, donations, or out-of-pocket methods like cash, credit card, or pre-payment. One of the standout features of this program is its commitment to providing personalized services to older adults. Riders can enjoy door-to-door transportation, assistance with packages or bags, and the option to have a driver wait during appointments or errands. Additionally, this program caters to the needs of individuals with service animals, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive transportation experience. Whether older adults require on-demand scheduling, shared rides along fixed routes, or specific payment methods like Medicaid or check, the Volunteer Senior Transportation Service aims to make getting around easy, convenient, and affordable for older adults in the community.


Service Area

Dekalb County


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact Icare (Interfaith Companion and Ride Express): Volunteer Senior Transportation Service

735 Sycamore Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-2273
http://www.icareseniors.org/

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