TRANSPORTATION
Westwood Van
201-664-7100 Ext #170
The van operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. until 1:45 p.m; call to schedule at least three days in advance. Assists with visits to medical appointments, food shopping, or any other appointment. Services are free.
NJ Transit: ADA Paratransit (Also known as AcessLink)
(201) 368-5955 or 1-800-955-2321 Select Option 1
Provides flexible transportation options. Providers use smaller lift-equipped vans and minibuses and may operate route deviation, curb to curb, door to door, or on an advance reservation basis.
Zoom Rides
Senior-friendly concierge service that includes transportation assistance. (201) 694-0405
Lyft
Private service. Smartphone required.
Uber
Private car service. Smartphone required.
Gogo Grandparent
1-855-464-6872
Will connect to Uber regardless of smartphone access. Operators and services are available 24/7. Passengers pay a base fee and an additional mileage
Ryde4Life Program
1-866-208-1307.
Offers transportation for adults 50 years and older in partnership with companies like Lyft and Uber. Smartphone not required. Rides are available 8am-5pm and scheduled directly through Ryde4Life by phone. Standard Lyft/Uber rates pus $2.50 administrative fee. $15 annual membership fee. Subsides available for low income riders.
NJ Transit Schedules and Transportation
1 (973) 275-5555
Seniors 62 and older and people with disabilities are eligible to pay no more than one-half the regular one-way fare on all intrastate bus and rail routes, as well as most interstate bus, and rail routes into adjacent states (NY and PA).
Westwood Taxi and Limousine Service
201-666-5666
The Jewish Home Family: Driver Evaluation Program
Email driving@jewishhomefamily.org or 201-518-1174
Will assess driving abilities, recommend adaptive equipment to maximize safety; work with physician directly if driving is no longer a safe option. Open to people of all faiths.
Bergen County Van Service
Provides transportation for medical appointments anywhere in Bergen County. Mon-Fri, 10:30AM - 2:00 PM.
Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance. Therapy sessions must be coordinated with the Provider & the Bergen County Van Program. 201-368-5955, ext. 1