Seniors, People with Disabilities Transportation

EZRide / Ride for Life

Lifelong Montclair, in partnership with Essex County, offers new and improved transportation services for Montclair residents age 60+ and residents with disabilities to meet the needs of residents who are unable to safely or independently reach their destinations. Rides are available throughout all of Essex County and the City of Clifton for a multitude of transportation needs such as medical, recreational, shopping, and beyond!

A one-time registration is required with Montclair Senior Services by calling 973-509-4974. Qualified riders will receive 20 rides per month free. You must begin your ride in Montclair or end your ride in Montclair. Every rider can seek this transportation service through one central phone number by calling EZRide at 201-939-4242 ext 4, or visit ryde4life.org.

Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No Sunday or Public Holiday service is available

No advance reservation is needed for regular rides; rides are on-demand. A cell phone is needed for communication and security. Please be ready to leave when you call for your ride. Drivers only wait for a maximum of 5 minutes.

 

If you are a rider who requires ADA compliant transportation services, EZRide will now be able to connect you with Essex County Community Transportation Services, where you can schedule an accommodating ride – 48-hour advance notice required.

Additional Transportation Resources

Access Link (ADA compliant)

Access Link is a public transportation service established to comply with the paratransit regulations of the ADA. Access Link service is comparable to the NJ TRANSIT local fixed route bus and light rail systems. Access Link is for people with disabilities who are unable to use the local fixed route bus for some or all of their rides.

Access Link reservations can be made by calling 973-491-4224  and selecting option #2 or using our online options at accesslink.njtransit.com  or using njtransit.com and selecting ACCESSIBILITY from the main menu and then selecting Access Link online from the drop-down menu.  Fees vary.

 

LogistiCare Medical Transportation

This transportation service is for people enrolled in Medicaid or NJ Family Care. 

Reservations for medical appointments only call: 

LogistiCare 1-866-527-9933 

Your medical problem should not be an emergency. If you have an emergency call 911

 

All rides must be for a medical reason such as a doctor's appointment or dialysis. You must ask for a ride at least 2 business days before you need it.

Please have the following ready when you call for a ride:

  • Your NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid ID number - Your pick-up address and zip code
  • Name, phone number and address of medical provider
  • Appointment time and date - Special transportation needs

Please be ready and waiting at least 15 minutes before your ride is scheduled.

 

Essex County Community Transportation

Free transportation to many destinations is available from Essex County Community Transportation. 

 

Reservations can be made Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm by calling - 

Essex County Community Transportation 973-737-7200 

· New riders must provide personal information by telephone prior to scheduling a ride. 

· Individuals may apply if they are 60+ years of age or have a disability. 

· Service is provided to medical, shopping, programs, and other destinations within Essex County. 

· Trip reservations must be made at least two (2) days or up to one month in advance. 

· Riders are asked to be ready one hour before the pickup or drop-off times. 

· This is a busy service, so passengers may have to be flexible about pick-up days and times. 

· Call for information about monthly scheduled trips to other destinations.

 

 

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