Access Chemung Offers Direct Transport for Qualified Riders

It’s absolutely essential for public transit vehicles to accommodate people of all physical abilities. But CTRAN understands that – for seniors and people with disabilities – it can be a challenge all its own just to travel to bus stops and public transit routes.

That’s why CTRAN offers Access Chemung, a wheelchair-accessible bus service that offers direct pickup and drop off for seniors and people with disabilities. This is a private pay service that will transport eligible riders to their places of employment or non-Medicaid medical appointments.

CTRAN began offering Access Chemung after residents and the Chemung County Coordinated Transportation Committee identified a gap in bus service for seniors and disabled people who don’t live on bus routes or are not covered by Medicaid to access critical medical care.

Access Chemung is available to those who qualify. Call (607) 734-5211 for details.

How to Use Access Chemung

Access Chemung is a curb to curb service, which means both pickup at your home and dropoff at your destination will be direct. Once you are ready to leave your destination, the bus will pick you up at that location and take you directly home.

Using Access Chemung requires a reservation; please request a reservation three days in advance of when the ride is needed, but no later than 2p.m. of the day prior.

Monday – Friday, 5:30a.m. to 8:30p.m. Reservations may be made from 8a.m. to 4p.m. A time will be set to pickup for your return trip; however, if you are finished early or late, call (607) 734-5211 to adjust your pickup time.

Service is provided within Chemung County and to Robert Packer Hospital or Corning Hospital.

The fare is $15 each way. There is no additional charge for an aide or family member who may be accompanying you for your appointment.

You must be an approved applicant to utilize this service. Some restrictions apply. Call (607) 734-5211 for details.