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Amherst Center for Senior Services: Transportation Services
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Please make sure to contact Amherst Center for Senior Services: Transportation Services to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments, or social or recreational purposes. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: . And, you must be a member, or sign-up to become a member.

Transportation Services is a comprehensive transportation program designed to meet the needs of older adults. This program offers non-emergency medical transportation through taxi services, public transit options such as buses and trains, and private rides via car or van. Riders have the flexibility to schedule their trips in advance, ensuring that they can plan their journeys to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or social outings. Membership in this program includes benefits such as door-to-door transportation, shared rides, and assistance with packages or bags. Pricing for the program includes a $100.00 individual membership fee or a $150.00 family membership fee, which may be billed quarterly. For those who may have difficulty affording the membership fee, assistance is available by contacting a Social Worker at the Amherst Center for Senior Services. Payment options for the program include insurance, vouchers, coupons, donations, Medicaid payments, pre-payment, credit card, check, and cash. Rides can be scheduled on-demand or on a fixed schedule, with the option for a driver to wait for the passenger during errands or appointments. Service animals are welcome, and riders can expect reliable and convenient transportation services tailored to their specific needs.


Service Area

Residents of Ameherst only. Trips may be taken in Amherst and to Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Depew, Kenmore, Lancaster, Tonawanda, West Seneca


Days of operation

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

Contact Amherst Center for Senior Services: Transportation Services

370 John James Pkwy.
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 636-3075
http://www.amherstvans.org/index.html

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