The Orange Senior Center provides transportation to Orange residents, age 55+, and/or disabled residents. Caregivers are welcome to accompany riders. All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Service animals and assistive devices welcome. Please be aware that the drivers do not provide assistance to and from the vehicle. Riders need to submit an application and be approved to participate in the program. If staff determines that transportation is not appropriate, the resident is referred to alternative transportation.
Transportation is provided free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted and help to cover transportation related costs. Suggested donations include:
Orange $4.00 round trip
Senior Center $2.00 round trip
Outside of Orange $6.00 round trip
Shopping Bus $6.00 round trip
DESTINATIONS:
Medical transportation is provided Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Fridays, 8:30-12:00 with limited service after 12:00, to medical offices in Orange, Derby, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, West Haven, and Woodbridge.
Non-medical transportation is at the discretion of The Transportation Coordinator and/or the Director of Community Services, including, but not limited to, rides to and from The Orange Senior Center, grocery shopping, hairdresser, banking, and pharmacy.
There is a shopping trip that is offered every Wednesday between the hours of 9:00am until 12:00pm. This trip alternates weekly to the CT Post Mall, Milford & ShopRite, Orange. Reservations must be made by Friday of the previous week by 12:00pm.
It is strongly suggested that all riders complete an application with the Greater New Haven Encompass program for those times we are unable to accommodate ride requests.
For more information, or to apply for the Orange Transportation program, please call (203) 891-4788.
Notices
- CT DOT Title VI Notice to the Public
- Title VI Complaint Procedure
- Title VI Complaint Form
- ADA Services Requirements
