Senior Transportation Services
East Hartford Dial-a-Ride (in-town rides)
The East Hartford Senior Center has a partnership with Hockanum Valley Community Council to provide FREE transportation to our East Hartford Seniors. This service is open to East Hartford residents who are at least 60 years of age and those with disabilities. There is no charge for this service. Residents can ride free Monday through Thursday 8:00am(first pickup) to 4:30pm(last return) and on Fridays 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. D-A-R offers rides to and from the Senior Center, medical appointments in East Hartford, Glastonbury and South Windsor, as well as local grocery stores.
The transportation program is curb-to-curb. This means that passengers must be able to enter and exit their homes on their own or with assistance of an escort provided by the passenger. Our drivers cannot assist individuals in or out of their homes. Drivers will assist passengers in wheelchairs onto the lift and into the bus. Drivers will secure wheelchairs. Vehicles are not available for emergency medical transportation. Riders are limited to 3 shopping bags each. Drivers assist riders in carrying their groceries to the exterior of their homes but cannot assist shoppers indoors or up the stairs.
To reserve your ride simply call East Hartford Dial-a-Ride at (860) 870-7940 to register over the phone and set up your transportation. It is advised to call to schedule your transportation as soon as you know you need it. One-hour notice is required for cancellations. Rides Cancelled in less than one hour will be considered a NO SHOW. Two no shows in a 30-day period may result in a suspension for 30 days.
ADA Paratransit Service (out-of-town rides)
Provided by the Greater Hartford Transit District this transportation is for individuals who have a disability or specific impairment-related condition that prevents them from traveling to or from a bus stop on the public bus system. This service is designed to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act criteria established by the Federal Government. ADA Paratransit operates (7 days) per week, Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m.. to 10:00 p.m.. The transportation covers trips to Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, East Hartford, Ellington, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, Vernon/Rockville, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks. To apply for this service please contact Greater Hartford Transit District. Application forms can be found online here or can be requested by calling (203) 365-8522 ext. 273. Once approved for ADA paratransit you may call (860) 724-5340 for a ride.
There is a $3.50 charge per ride paid to the driver or you may purchase ticket books for $24.00 for ten (10) rides from Social Services or Senior Services while supply lasts. Books of tickets may also be purchased from Stop & Shop for $28.00 per book. This is the only transportation for out of town locations.
Town Senior Bus
The Senior Center bus is used on Tuesday evening Bingo and Thursday evening special events and trips. Thursday trips include dinner outings, museum visits, seasonal sightseeing, and more! If you have a recommendation for a trip please call (860) 291-7498 and leave a message. Trips are planned a month in advance. There is no fee for this transportation.