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Oak Park and River Forest Township: Senior Transportation
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Please make sure to contact Oak Park and River Forest Township: Senior Transportation 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 Senior Transportation program offers a convenient and reliable non-emergency medical transportation service for older adults. The program provides transportation through taxis and public transit, ensuring older adults can travel to essential medical appointments and run errands with ease. To use the service, riders need to schedule their trips in advance, with the option to book private rides or shared transportation. Payment options are flexible, with choices such as insurance, vouchers, donations, and credit cards accepted. There is also a membership fee and a suggested donation of $1.00 per ride to help support the program's operations. Medicaid payments and pre-payment are additional payment methods available for riders. One of the key features of the program is its commitment to accessibility, offering paratransit services, accepting service animals, and providing door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation. Riders can also enjoy the convenience of on-demand scheduling and having drivers who are willing to wait while they complete errands or attend appointments. Overall, the Senior Transportation program aims to enhance older adults' mobility and independence by providing tailored transportation services that cater to their unique needs.


Service Area

Services available throughout Oak Park and River Forest Townships. Services are also provided to and from Loyola Hospital in Maywood, Hines VA, MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, and Westlake Hospital as well as Gottlieb Hospital in Melrose Park.


Days of operation

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

Contact Oak Park and River Forest Township: Senior Transportation

105 South Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park Township, IL 60302
(708) 383-4806
https://oakparktownship.org/senior-services/

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