GTA COVID-19 Vaccination and Transportation Assistance
Transportation to Vaccine Clinics - York Region
- Description
- Residents who require transportation assistance for vaccine appointments can contact YRT Mobility On Request at 1-866-744-1119 to arrange a ride for a standard fare. Translation services are available if needed.
Additional Transportation Services
ADAPT
Accessible transportation for seniors, veterans using mobility aids, and people with physical or mental disabilities- vans can accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs or other mobility vehicles such as scooters and 3 walk-ons
- email kimjalbert@adaptofontario.com or visit ADAPT of Ontario to register
- fee for service - $15 one way or $30 return trip within Town of Newmarket; $2.75 per kilometre for pick-up and dropoff locations outside Town of Newmarket ; caregivers accompanying clients travel free
CHATS- non-profit agency offering transportation to seniors and adults with disabilities
- call (905) 713-6596 / 1-877-452-4287 or visit website to check for eligibility and apply
- free rides to vaccination appointments can be given for clients with no other way of getting to their appointments
Routes- for persons in York Region with barriers that do not allow them to use public transportation or taxis
- to check for eligibility and register call (905) 722-4616 or visit website
- there is a fee for rides not invoiced to an organization; for information, contact organization - subsidies may be available
Pinkcars.ca- organization arranging free rides to COVID vaccination appointments for those 65 years and older living in York Region; can still provide this service, but encourages people to book at local pharmacy if possible
- can also book vaccination appointments for those 65 and older living in York Region
- to register, visit pinkcars.ca or email info@pinkcars.ca
Markham
Carefirst- transportation and wraparound services are available for those who live in South-East Markham
- call 416-646-5108 or visit website for more details
CANES- call 1-877-743-3025 (1-877-RIDE-025)
- provides transportation to seniors 55+ and persons with disabilities who require rides to and from medical appointments
- serves Woodbridge area
- fee charged is on a sliding scale depending on client income and distance of trip; call for details
- if the client is travelling with a caregiver, there is no extra charge for the trip; alternately if a passenger requires assistance and does not have someone to travel with, the service can provide a caregiver to the client for Passenger Assistance during their ride
- Eligibility
- Varies by program
- Application Process
- Application varies by program
- Languages
- English, Other languages may be available, contact organization directly for details
- Fees
- Varies by program
- Documents Required
- Contact individual programs for details
- Accessibility
- No physical location
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Last Updated On
- August 18, 2023
- Address
- No Physical Location
Vaughan, ON
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Hours vary by agency
- Service Area(s)
- York Region
