Way2Go: ADA Paratransit
Bus & Paratransit Services for people with disabilities
Public transit is for everyone. If you are mobility impaired or have a disability, you are still entitled to use public transit. When boarding the bus, using the lift and or asking the driver to 'kneel' or lower the bus may be of assistance. Riders can also bring strollers, walkers or carts onto the bus, as long as the aisle is kept clear.
If the bus doesn't work for you
If you are unable to use Tompkins County's public transportation buses because of a disability, you are legally entitled to comparable service, known as ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Paratransit Services. Tompkins Consolidted Area Transit (TCAT) contracts with Gadabout to provide such service: door-to-door, on-demand transportation for people with disabilities that covers the same areas and times as the bus.
Applying for ADA paratransit services
Contact TCAT for more information or to apply for ADA paratransit services. You can download an application from the TCAT website, or ask for one to be mailed to you. Contact the ADA Transit Coordinator for an eligibility application at (607) 277-9388 ext. 420.
Help Applying
If you need assistance in completing and submitting an application to TCAT for ADA paratransit services, try contacting the Finger Lakes Independence Center at (607) 272-2433.
Cost
ADA paratransit through Gadabout costs $2.00 per one-way trip within one zone, and $3.00 for one-way travel across multiple zones.
Gadabout
People aged 60 and over, or who have a disability, also may call Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. at (607) 273-1878 to make advance appointments for door-to-door service on weekdays. Get more details on our Gadabout page.
