Let Someone Drive You There!
Sign up for paratransit if you can't access the fixed bus route due to a disability
Zone Fare, Discount or Free to eligible | Advance Notice Required
- Zone 1: $2.00 one way (within city of Ithaca)
- Zone 2: $3.00 one way (outside of city of Ithaca, inside Tompkins County)
- Complimentary (Free) or discounted rates for individuals who qualify
Free to eligible | Advance Notice Required
- Free rides for individuals who qualify based on income, age or disability.
- Rides are dependent on the availability of volunteer drivers.
- Referral by 2-1-1 for medical and health related trips
fishoftc.org
Call 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-8667
Medicaid eligible | Advance Notice Required
Provides medical transport in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.
Tips
- Contact the service provider in advance do determine if you are eligible to schedule a ride.
- Call 2-1-1 for eligibility and referrals to rides with FISH and paratransit services.
Eligibility
Gadabout: To be eligible you must be 55 or older -or- have a disability that interferes with your use of public transit.
ADA Paratransit: To be eligible you must have a disability that prevents you from riding the TCAT fixed route system.
Support
Contact Gadabout by email at gadaboutgroup@tcatmail.com or call (607) 273-1878
Accessible Transportation Videos
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Accessibility
When contacting the service providers share details related to your needs (ie type and use of mobility device, traveling with a companion, trip details).
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Benefits of Riding Gadabout
Help Tompkins County reduce carbon emissions with every trip that replaces a car trip.You can save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and feel safer on the road with paratransit services.
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Financial Incentives
Contact 2-1-1 for free or discounted paratransit rides. Call COFA at (607) 274-5482 for Gadabout vouchers for 55+ (limited supply).
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