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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