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NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express): Able-Ride Paratransit Service

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Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express): Able-Ride Paratransit Service to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for any purpose, as long as you meet one of the following criteria: you have a disability.

Able-Ride Paratransit Service is a convenient transportation option available for older adults who may require assistance with their mobility. This program offers door-to-door transportation services, ensuring that older adults can easily get to their desired destinations within the community. To utilize this service, riders are required to schedule their trips in advance, typically a few days beforehand, to secure their transportation arrangements. One of the key features of Able-Ride Paratransit Service is its affordability, with a flat fee structure that includes options such as $4.00 for a one-way trip, $8.00 for a round trip, or $80.00 for a ticket book containing 20 trips. This program also provides the flexibility of different payment methods, including payment by check, pre-payment, credit card, or cash, making it accessible to a wide range of older adults. Moreover, Able-Ride Paratransit Service offers shared rides, allowing older adults to travel together with others in the community. Service animals are permitted on board, ensuring that riders can have their necessary companions with them during their trips. By providing transportation via bus or train, this program caters to the diverse transportation needs of older adults, helping them maintain their independence and stay connected with their surroundings.

Service Area

Able-Ride provides trips that start and end within ¾ of a mile of fixed route service that is operating at the time the customer wishes to travel.

Days of operation

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

Contact NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express): Able-Ride Paratransit Service

700 Commercial Ave. Suite wart Avenue
Garden City , NY 11530
(516) 228-4021
https://www.nicebus.com/Able-Ride/Apply-for-Able-Ride

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