Please make sure to contact Telespond Senior Services Inc.: Senior Companion Program to confirm details of their transportation services.

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

The Companion Program offers older adults the opportunity to receive free transportation assistance through the use of donated vehicles. Riders are asked to provide a suggested donation based on the mileage of their trip. This program aims to help older adults with their transportation needs, including carrying packages or bags when necessary. Participants can benefit from shared rides in vans, where they are charged based on the distance traveled. To access this service, older adults are required to schedule their rides at least one week in advance. The program offers curb-to-curb transportation, ensuring that riders are safely taken from their starting point to their destination. This transportation service provides reliability and convenience for older adults who may require assistance with getting to various appointments or social engagements.

Service Area

Scranton and surrounding areas of Lackawanna County

Days of operation

Contact Telespond Senior Services Inc.: Senior Companion Program

1200 Saginaw Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 961-1950
http://telespond.org/services/senior-companion-program