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Transportation
Gadabout
(607-273-1878) is a nonprofit, door-to-door service for people aged sixty or
older and for disabled residents of Tompkins County. Service runs from 8:30am
– 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Ride reservations must be made no later
than 11:00am the business day prior to the requested trip.
Friends in Service Helping (FISH) (866-255-6545) provides transportation
within Tompkins County for elderly, handicapped, and low-income individuals.
This is offered primarily for medical related trips. Please call several days
in advance. There is no charge, but donations are accepted.
TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated
Area Transit) offers routes 19 and 21, which serve Cayuga Medical Center on
a regular basis. Schedules are available on-line at www.tcatbus.com
or by calling 607-277-RIDE.
Corporate
Angel Network (866-328-1313) may help you get a free flight on
a corporate airplane for treatment or a second opinion. Many people from our
area have used this service, which often flies from the Elmira/Corning Airport
to the New York City area.
The Airport Limousine Service (800-273-9197) is an option for
medical appointments in Syracuse. Reduced rates are available for seniors.
Note: The transportation resources contained in this booklet are based in Tompkins
County. If you live elsewhere, good sources of information are the local County
Office for the Aging and/or organizations that serve people with disabilities.
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