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Elderly and disabled adults often find that getting to where they need to
go is a barrier to independent living. We have a team of well-trained
drivers available to help people get to medical appointments, with their
shopping, banking and other errands.
Who can use the service?
If you or your loved one is elderly, disabled or chronically ill
and you live in Scarborough, you are most likely eligible for the
service. Seniors who use the service are often dealing with one or more of
the following problems:
What kind of trips can the service be used for?This service can be used for any kind of transportation you need,
but priority is given to people who need rides to medical
appointments. Here's what many people use the transportation
service for:
The service is mainly a pick-up and drop-off service, but drivers
will assist you throughout the appointment if required.
Grocery delivery to your door
If you cannot get out to do your own shopping, our drivers can do
the shopping for you. Just give us your grocery list and we'll
pick up what you need at the nearest grocery store. Then we'll
deliver your groceries to your home.Group Shopping
We can also provide transportation for group outings like
shopping. A group of up to seven people can be picked up at one
location and driven to the nearest mall or grocery store.There is a small fee for the transportation service. The amount
of the fee depends on the location of the appointment. Please contact the
Program Co-ordinator for more details.
Program hoursThe program operates from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and
4:30 p.m.
To book an appointment call 416-750-9885 or email the program manager at transportation@ssse.ca.
NOTE: We recommend that you book your rides well in advance to give us
time to schedule a driver. Remember, we give priority to those
needing rides to medical appointments. Also, please be aware
that this is not an emergency service.
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