Senior Resources

Transportation Services

Seniors age 60 and older can access transportation from a variety of providers.

  1. Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.
    6 Winners Circle Colonie, NY 12205 | (518) 459-6064
    HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm.
    • Transportation for Town of Colonie residents age 60 and over.
    • Suggested voluntary contribution is $5 (each way).
    • Appointments should be scheduled 3-4 days in advance.
    • Wheelchair service is available.
    * Funded in part by the Town of Colonie.
  2. American Cancer Society - Road to Recovery
    1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110 | (518) 220-6901 (local office)
    1-800-227-2345 to schedule ride
    HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
    • Car transportation for ambulatory persons to cancer related medical appointments. No restriction on area or distance.
    • All rides are subject to volunteer availability.
    • Caregivers are allowed to ride with the patient.
    • Rides must be scheduled at least 3 days in advance.
    • Program is FREE
  3. Albany County Medicaid Transportation by Medical Answering Services
    • Must have Medicaid.
    • Need to register to receive rides which can be done online
    • Rides need to be scheduled at least 3 days in advance
  4. Medical Transportation Options
Additional Resources
  • Drivers with medical conditions
    If you have concerns about a driver because of their medical condition, any concerned individual or the person's Doctor can notify NYS Department of Motor Vehicles of a possible condition and request a driver review. For more information about the process see form DS-6 or DS-7 Physicians Requests for review.
    To download the DMV forms follow this link.
    Forms can also be obtained at:
    NYSDMV
    224 South Pearl St.
    Albany, NY 12202

    For other transportation options, please view the Transportation Options for Seniors.

Contact

Senior Resources Department
Located At 12 Metro Park Road Suite 103
Albany, NY 12205