Van Services

In cooperation with the Erie County Department of Senior Services, Cheektowaga operates five vans (including one wheelchair accessible van) to transport residents age 60+ who live independently but who cannot use any conventional means of transportation from their homes to their doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and other necessary appointments.  This is a curb-to-curb service.  Residents requiring assistance getting in/out of their home or the van should bring a friend or family members along to assist them.

The suggested contribution for a one-way-trip is $8. The donation is confidential and each person determines what he or she can pay. Nobody will be denied a ride for their inability to pay. The vans run five (5) days per week from 8:30-3:15 pm. Please try to make your appointments early in the day, allowing plenty of time for your return home.

Van reservations for MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS can be made a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of two weeks in advance (the sooner the better).  All other appointments (shopping, banking, etc.) can be made a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of one week in advance.  Appointments will be scheduled on a space availability basis – medical being the priority.  For the health & safety of other passengers and our drivers, we do not transport residents to the laundromat with dirty laundry.  WHEN GROCERY SHOPPING, EACH RIDER IS LIMITED TO 4 BAGS.  Van drivers can help unload the bags, but are not permitted to enter the rider’s home.  TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL 858-RIDE (7433), WEEKDAYS, 8:30AM-4:20 PM.