Transportation Resources

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TRANSPORTATION 

The Maplewood Senior Bus is a free "Dial-a-Ride" door-to-door service within Maplewood that runs from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on weekdays. Schedule a ride one business day in advance by calling the Maplewood Senior Center at (973) 763-0750.

The Essex County Special Transportation System provides senior citizens and handicapped residents with free, safe transportation to and from their medical appointments within Essex County. Call 973-737-7200 for more information, to register for the service, or to schedule a ride at least 48 hours in advance.

NJ Transit Access Link is a “shared-ride” system for people with disabilities who are unable to use the regular bus. It is available during the same days and hours, and fares are comparable. Your ride qualifies for Access Link service if your pick-up and drop-off points are within 3/4 mile of an eligible bus route, and if you have preregistered by meeting the medical requirements. Call 973-491-4224, Option 1 for more information and to get approved, or visit the website for details.

On Time Ambulance
provides transportation for stretcher, wheelchair bound, and ambulatory patients. Services are covered by several insurance programs including Medicaid and Medicare. Call 908-298-9500 or visit www.ontimetransport.com.

Bell Medical Transport is a private, local company that provides caring medical transportation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They offer Emergency and Non-emergency Ambulance Transport, a Wheelchair Van, and rides to Special Events. You can reach them at 973-313-0221.

Life Ride offers door-to-door Wheelchair Accessible rides On Demand. Certified drivers will pick you up from inside your home, chair lift you into the car, drive you to your destination, and assist you through the door. Call (551) 225-0080 or visit ride.life to request a ride.

EzRide, in partnership with transportation companies like Lyft  and Uber, offers on demand transportation throughout NJ for adults 18 years or older. Call 201-939-4242, ext. 4 from 8am to 8pm Monday-Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm to request a ride. Rides are provided in real time with no advance reservations needed. Members pay the fares charged by the ride service along with a $2.50 administrative fee. For more information visit ezride.org

GoGoGrandparent helps older adults and people with disabilities live independently in their home for as long as possible by arranging screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7. Order rides, groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more by calling 1- 855-464-6872. 

Nan’s Neighbors is a personal transportation and concierge service which offers a compassionate and caring approach towards the adult community and their families. Call 917-721-1277, email  lisa@nansneighbors.com, or visit nansneighbors.com.

Attain & Gain helps connect disabled individuals with Uber/Lyft transportation. They charge $3.00 per mile regardless of the rate charged by uber/lyft. you can find more information on the Attain & Gain website