Please make sure to contact Town of Guilderland: 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. No membership is required.

The Transportation Benefit program offers convenient and reliable transportation services to older adults in the community. Through this program, older adults can schedule rides in advance, ensuring they reach their destinations on time. Donation-based pricing is available, with an approximate donation amount of $3.00 suggested for each ride. Best of all, this program is provided free of charge to older adults who require transportation assistance. Rides are shared, promoting a sense of community and companionship among passengers. Transportation is typically carried out using spacious vans to accommodate older adults comfortably. It's important for older adults to keep in mind that scheduling in advance is necessary, particularly for medical appointments which may require up to two weeks' notice. The program offers curb-to-curb transportation, emphasizing convenience and ease of access for older adults needing to travel within the community.

Service Area

Residents of Guilderland (including hamlet of Westmere). Trips may be taken to surrounding areas including Latham, Albany, and Schenectady.

Days of operation

Contact Town of Guilderland: Senior Transportation

5209 Western Turnpike
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 280-7607
https://www.townofguilderland.org/644/Senior-Transportation-Information