Canton, CT Transportation Options
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Area Served
CTTransit Hartford Division Serves Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Manchester, Marlborough, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Southington, Suffield, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor Locks and Windsor
Website - www.cttransit.com
Additional Information
Express Bus Service - 901 Avon/Canton Express to Hartford (mid-day service available)
Park & Ride Lot - located at Routes 44 & 179, Canton
Customer Service - (860) 525-9181 Mon.- Sat. 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Holidays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Costs - https://www.cttransit.com/fares
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TOWN OF CANTON - DIAL-A-RIDE & OUT OF TOWN MEDICAL TRANSPORTATIONArea Served
Rides are provided to and from a Rider’s home to anywhere within Canton; the Senior Center, along route 44 East shopping plazas: Simsbury Commons, Walmart Plaza, Nod Brook Mall, to the bottom of the Avon Mountain; Nod Road Wellness Offices & Nursing & Rehabilitation Homes on West Avon Road; Route 10 North to Riverdale Farms Plaza (including HealthTrax & Wellness Offices), and along Route 44 West to the Foothills Plaza (Marandinos) in New Hartford.
Type of Service
Wheelchair accessible personalized transportation service for senior citizens age 60 and over, and the permanently disabled over the age of 18.
ENHANCED MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (Out-of-Town)
The town of Canton receives grant monies through the ConnDOT to provide transportation to medical appointments outside the regular Dial-A-Ride Program to eligible Canton residents. These rides must be coordinated at least 24 hours in advance of the appointment but may be scheduled up to two [2] weeks in advance. The same age/ability eligibility requirements apply for this service as for Dial-A-Ride.
MARTEL TRANSPORTATION will be providing this transportation service, starting July 1, 2016. Riders may travel outside the Regular Dial-A-Ride schedule and service area in order to receive medical treatment. This program is contingent on available funding.
Riders may use up to two [2] enhanced medical rides per month, or four [4] for a couple. For any long trip requests, whether service can be provided is up to the discretion of the town of Canton (Director of Senior and Social Services and Martel Transportation.
Website - www.townofcantonct.org
Guidelines - http://www.townofcantonct.org/filestorage/19178/19244/19836/DAR_policies_rev_JUNE2016.FINAL..pdf
Application - http://www.townofcantonct.org/filestorage/19178/19244/19836/TOC.TransportationApplication_FY_2016.2017.pdf
Additional Information - Wheelchair accessible door to door Dial-A-Ride Service for Canton residents age 60 and older or persons with disabilities age 18 or older.
Hours - January, February, March, April, May 2017
Regular Hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM with no weekend hours available.
2017 Weekend Dates June Sat 6/3; Sun 6/11; Sat 6/17; Sun 6/25
Telephone - (860) 693-1156 call between 8:00AM and 4:00PM the day ahead to request a ride.
Cost - Annual membership $50, Reduced membership $35, 10 One-Way Passes $10
FOCUS ON CANTON
Area Served - Outside of Canton’s Dial-A-Ride service area
Type of Service - Medical Transportation service for Canton residents age 60 and older or persons with disabilities by Canton Senior and Social Services in coordination with Focus on Canton.
Website - www.focusoncanton.org
Policies and Procedures
http://www.townofcantonct.org/filestorage/19178/19244/19836/DAR_policies_rev_JUNE2014.pdf
Additional Information - Medical Volunteer Transportation Service for ongoing, long term needs for the following: Chemotherapy, Dialysis, Physical Therapy, etc.
Hours - Call
Telephone - (860) 693-5811 or (860) 693-8619
Cost - Free
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Aids Connecticut
Area Served - Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex Counties
Type of Service - Bus Passes for Medical Appointments.
Website -
www.aids-ct.org
Additional Information - Ryan White Part A & B Transportation Programs are used to enable PWHIV/AIDS to access medical or support services. Cab fare will be provided only for clients who live East of the river. Clients who are on Medicaid are not eligible for this program.
Telephone - (860) 547-1771
Cost - Free
ALS ASSOCIATION (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Transportation to and from treatment for people who are receiving treatment ALS with dual cancer diagnosis
Website - webct.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CT_homepage
Telephone - (203) 874-5050
Cost - Free
ACS ROAD TO RECOVERY
Area Served - Greater Hartford area, parts of Tolland and Middlesex Counties
Transportation to and from treatment for people who are receiving treatment for cancer related diseases and are unable to drive.
Website - www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/road-to-recovery
Additional Information - Patients must be able to get in and out of a car under their own power, and be able to walk unassisted to and from the vehicle, their residence, and the treatment facility. Three business days (72 hours) advance notice is requested for all rides. Subject to the availability of volunteers.
Telephone - (800) 227-2345
Cost - Free
Cost - $1.50 per rider/per trip. Rideshare vanpool fares are collected through payroll deduction. Each rider on the bus pays CT Transit & GHTD fares.
ELDER HELPERS
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Elder Helpers is a user-friendly, web-based service. Volunteers register to offer their services based on their true desire to help elders. They are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation (nonprofit) established in the United States since 2008.
Additional Information - Background checked volunteers will help you with transportation, shopping, entertaining, reading, cleaning, cooking, gardening and handiwork.
Website - www.elderhelpers.org
Email - help@elderhelpers.org
Telephone - None listed
Cost - Free
LATINO COMMUNITY SERVICES
Area Served - Greater Hartford area, parts of Tolland and Middlesex Counties
Type of Service - Eligible individuals can have access to van or GHTD Ambassador Wheel Chair Services
Website - lcs-ct.org/index.php/en/services
Additional Information - Serving all people living with HIV/AIDS. Transportation for clients to access primary medical care and/or psychosocial support services for clients who access Ryan White services.
Telephone - (860) 296-6400, Ext. 225
Cost - Free
MS CT CHAPTER NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Financial Assistance for Medical Transportation related to MS Medical Only
Website - www.nationalmssociety.org
Additional Information - Monday-Friday (7am-5pm MT), or email them at contactusnmss@nmss.org
Will provide financial assistance for up to one ride per fiscal year. Chapter will arrange transportation. Two weeks advance notice is required and must utilize public/paratransit transportation options first.
Telephone - (800) 344-4867, Option 1
Cost - Free
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Area Served - Varies
Type of Service - Varies
Additional Information - Call your church, temple, mosque or other religious organization as members will sometimes provide free rides to other members.
SENIOR JOB BANK
Area Served - In-state and out-of-state transportation serving residents of Avon, Canton, Bloomfield, Farmington, Newington & Simsbury & West Hartford
Type of Service - Seniors 50+ will give rides in their privately owned and insurance vehicles to others
Additional Information - The Seniors Job Bank (SJB) is a non-profit association dedicated to helping seniors in the Greater Hartford area.
Website - www.seniorsjobbankct.org
Telephone - (860) 521-3210
Cost - $15 - $25 per hour (cost varies per driver)
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- There is no Paratransit service in Canton. Please call Canton Dial-A-Ride at (860) 693-1156
- There is no Paratransit service in Canton. Please call Canton Dial-A-Ride at (860) 693-1156
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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN'S (DAV-CT) TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Type of Service - Rides from Windsor to the Newington VA. Shuttles from Newington VA to West Haven VA
Area Served - Transportation to and from VA medical facilities for treatment.
Website - www.dav.org/veterans/i-need-a-ride
Additional Information - DAV volunteers drive disabled veterans. A five day lead time is necessary. Rides from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Last ride leaves Newington at 1 p.m.
Telephone - (860) 667-6759
Cost - Free
VA TRANSPORTATION
Area Served - Newington VA Shuttle Bus
Type of Service - Transportation from VA Newington to other VA locations
Website - www.va.gov
Additional Information - Afternoon schedule to return. No fee & first come, first served.
Telephone - (860) 667-6769
Cost - Free
VA TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Area Served - National Program
Type of Service - Travel Reimbursement
Website - www.va.gov/HEALTHBENEFITS/vtp/beneficiary_travel.asp
Click here to apply - www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-3542-fill.pdf
Additional Information - The Beneficiary Travel program provides eligible Veterans and other beneficiaries mileage reimbursement, common carrier (plane, train, bus, taxi, light rail etc.), or when medically indicated, "special mode" (ambulance, wheelchair van) transport for travel to and from VA health care, or VA authorized non-VA health care for which the Veteran is eligible. A Veteran may be eligible for Beneficiary travel services if the following criteria are met:
You have a service-connected (SC) rating of 30 percent or more, or you are traveling for treatment of a SC condition, or you receive a VA pension, or your income does not exceed the maximum annual VA pension rate, or your income does not exceed the maximum annual VA pension rate, or you are traveling for a scheduled compensation or pension
You qualify for special mode transportation (Ambulance, Wheelchair Van, etc.) if you meet one of the eligibility criteria listed above, and your medical condition requires an ambulance or a specially equipped van as determined by a VA clinician, and the travel is pre-authorized (authorization is not required for emergencies if a delay would be hazardous to life or health)
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Veyo
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Medicaid recipients covered by HUSKY A, C or D Insurance. Advance reservations are required and mileage restrictions apply.
Website - www.CT.ridewithveyo.com
Click here to schedule or cancel a pick up online
Hours - Mon-Fri. 7:00 AM-6PM
Telephone -
(855) 478-7350 Reservations press 2 to update, 3 to cancel, 4 ETA
Cost - Free
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- Commute with Enterprise
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Rideshare Program
Additional Information - Service may not be available in your town at this time; however you can call to find out if others from your town are looking to set up a ride share program or see if you can participate in one from an adjacent town. Commute w/ Enterprise (formally VRide ) is a commuter van service intended to help people who live or work close to each other to get to work easily by offering passenger vans for car/vanpool commuting. Fares are per seat.
Website - www.commutewithenterprise.com
Telephone - (800) 826-4967
Cost - Fares are per seat
CTrides
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Commuter Resource
Additional Information - Service may not be available in your town at this time; however, you can call to find out options. CTRides is a commuter resource from the CT DOT. Information is available for carpooling, vanpooling, buses, trains, biking, walking and telecommuting.
Website - www.ctrides.com
Telephone - (877) CT-RIDES
NuRide
Join NuRide and get rewards when you walk, bike, telecommute, carpool, vanpool, take the train, or bus. www.nuride.com
Cost - Fares are per seat
- Commute with Enterprise
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Google Transit
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - Online Trip Planner
Additional Information - Google will use all available public transportation schedules and information (provided by participating transit agencies) to provide up to three suggested trip plans.
Website - www.google.com/transit
ROME2RIO
Area Served - Worldwide
Type of Service - Online Trip Planner
Additional Information - Discover how to get anywhere by searching plane, train, bus, car and ferry routes.
Website - www.rome2rio.com
WANDERU
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - Private Bus Transportation Planner
Additional Information - Website searches Amtrak, Greyhound, Megabus, and hundreds of other bus and train companies to find the best deals and schedules. Smartphone app available.
Website - www.wanderu.com
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BLINDSQUARE
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - GPS app developed for the blind and visually impaired
Additional Information - App describes the environment, announces points of interest and street intersections as you travel. In conjunction with free, third-party navigation apps it is a powerful solution providing most of the information blind and visually impaired people need to travel independently.
Website - www.blindsquare.com
Cost - $29.99
NAVIGON
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - GPS App that provides walking information for the blind and visually impaired with voice guidance. Also works as GPS for driving
Additional Information - Navigon Mobile Navigator North America transforms the iPhone, Android or Windows phone into a fully functional mobile navigation system that uses the latest NAVTEQ map material. The app offers text-to-speech voice guidance, enhanced pedestrian navigation, a turn-by-turn Route List, location sharing via email, and a Take Me Home function.
Website - wwww.navigon.com/portal/us/produkte/navigationssoftware/index.html
Cost - $59.99
THE SEEING EYE
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - GPS app developed for the blind and visually impaired
Additional Information - Directions are audibly announced. Intersections, cross street, points of interest and its orientation are announced and described (ex. four-way).
Website - www.senderogroup.com/products/shopseeingeyegps.htm
Cost -
$69.99 1-year subscription
$ 9.99 30 day subscription
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TRANSIT APP
Area Served - Over 100 Cities CTTransit lines in Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, New Britain, Meriden
Type of Service - GPS app for public buses
Additional Information - iPhone and Android Phone App for getting upcoming departure times for all nearby transit lines. Plan your trip, set reminders and get notifications about disruptions.
Website -
For Apple Downloads
https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-transit-app/id498151501?ls=1&mt=8
For Android Downloads
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thetransitapp.droid&hl=en
Cost - Free
ROADIFY
Area Served - Over 70 Cities including CTTransit lines in Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury
Type of Service - GPS app for public buses
Additional Information - Roadify is an IPhone and Android phone app that provides real-time arrivals, schedules, maps and service alerts from official agency sources and other riders.
Website -
For Apple Downloads
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/roadify-transit-buses-subway/id395111132?mt=8
For Android Downloads
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roadify.android
Cost - Free
UBER
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - Request Rides from private drivers via smartphone app.
Website - www.uber.com
Additional Information - Uber uses their smartphone application to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire. Customers use the app to request rides and track their reserved vehicle's location. No wheelchair accessible vehicles are available but drivers are required to take folding wheelchairs and service animals.
Cost - Varies (quote can be obtained via app)
Sign up using the following link and get your first ride free (up to $20) www.uber.com/invite/uberWayToGoCT
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2-1-1
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Free information and referral service
Additional Information - Dial 2-1-1 and callers can reach knowledgeable, multilingual staff and get information, referrals or seek help in a crisis. TDD access is available.
Website - www.211ct.org
Telephone - 2-1-1
Cost - Free
TRANSITNET
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Information and referral
Additional Information - Website for people with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, & providers who want to learn more about what transportation options are available for them in CT by providing transportation links, instructions on how to use those links, and contact information leading directly to individuals who can offer further assistance.
Website - www.transitnet.info
Cost - Free
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KENNEDY CENTER TRAVEL TRAINING
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Travel Training
Additional Information - Nationally acclaimed program that teaches people with disabilities and seniors how to properly and safely use the local bus and rail system on a one-to-one basis.
Website - www.thekennedycenterinc.org/what-we-do/programs-services/mobility-services/travel-training.html
See a video on the benefits of Travel Training
Telephone - (203) 365-8522
Cost - Training is free but trainees are asked to pay their bus fare.
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Mobility Services Travel Training
Additional Information - Program teaches individuals who are legally blind how to travel safely and independently.
Website - http://www.ct.gov/besb/cwp/view.asp?a=2848&q=331462
Telephone - (860) 602-4000
Cost - Free
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AMTRAK
Area Served - Nationwide
Type of Service - Passenger Train Service
Additional Information -
Closest Stations
Kensington/Berlin (BER) 51 Depot Road, Kensington, CT
Wheelchair Accessible
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Union Station (HFD) One Union Place, Hartford, CT
Wheelchair Accessible
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Windsor Station (WND) 41 Central Street, Windsor, CT
Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Windsor Locks (WNL) So. Main St. at Stanton Rd, Windsor Locks, CT
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Website - www.amtrak.com
Click here for Accessible Travel Services & discounts tickets
Telephone - (800) 872-7245 or (800) USA-RAIL
Cost - Cost varies per route and time of travel
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Greyhound
Area Served - To more than 2,400 service locations in North America
Type of Service - Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Buses
Additional Information - Closest stations are listed below. This station is Wheelchair Accessible:
Union Station (Hub), One Union Place, Hartford, CT
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UCONN Bookstore (Tickets Sold at Customer Service Desk), 2075 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT
Website - www.greyhound.com
Telephone - (800) 231-2222
Cost -
Cost varies per route and time of travel
5% discount for seniors
20% discount for veterans
Megabus
Area Served - From Hartford to Amherst, MA, Boston, MA, Burlington, VT, New Haven, CT, New York, NY and beyond.
Type of Service - Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Buses
Additional Information - Customers with special requirements can now make reservations through the Megabus website. Just select yes when asked if there are any passengers travelling with special requirements and answer a few questions.
Closest station to is located at:
All Megabus arrivals and departures are located at Columbus Blvd by Talcott Street in Hartford.
Website - http://us.megabus.com/
Telephone - (877) 462-6342
Cost - Cost varies per route and time of travel
Peter Pan
Area Served - Serves parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, DC.
Type of Service - Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Buses
Additional Information - Closest station is located at:
Union Station (Wheelchair Accessible Station), One Union Place, Hartford, CT
Website - www.peterpanbus.com
Telephone - (800) 343-9999
Cost -
Cost varies per route and time of travel
5% discount for seniors
10% discount for veterans
Department of Motor Vehicles
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Additional Information -
Closest DMV Office is located in Willimantic
1557 West Main Street (Hub), Willimantic, CT 06226
Tue, Wed, Fri. - 7:45 AM - 4 PM
Thurs. - 9:15 AM- 5:30 PM
Sat. - 8 AM -12:30 PM
Website - www.ct.gov/dmv
DMV Office Wait Times -
https://www.dmvselfservice.ct.gov/NemoService.aspx?dmvPNavCtr=|#55856
Telephone - (860) 263-5700
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Dattco Casino Bus to Casino
Area Served – Greater Hartford
Type of Service – Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Bus to Mohegan Sun Casino –YOU MUST CALL DATTCO A DAY OR TWO IN ADVANCE FOR A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS
Additional Information – Bus Service to Mohegan Sun Casino
Departure from # 3 Bus Stop at 60 West Main Street, New Britain, CT
Schedule – 7:20AM and 1:05PM Everyday & Friday/Saturday Night Red Eye Service s at 5:10 PM Return time 3:45 PM, 9:30 PM Everyday & Friday/Saturday Red Eye Service @ 12:30 AM
Website – https://www.dattco.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mohegansun-changes_20160330.pdf
Telephone (800) 229-4879
Cost - $28.00 Cash Only. Bus ticket includes a $15 Food Coupon, two $10 Big Wheel Play Vouchers and one $5.00 Big Wheel Play Voucher
Joshua's Limousine
Area Served – Greater Hartford
Type of Service – Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Bus – MUST CALL IN ADVANCE FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS
Additional Information – Bus Service to Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets
Closest pick up location from Berlin located at:
Jimmie’s Smoke Shop
64 W. Main Street
New Britain, CT
Schedule - 7:00 AM and 1:15 PM Monday – Sunday & Friday/Saturday Nights at 5:45 PM.
Return time 3:45 PM, 11:45 PM Monday – Sunday & Friday/Saturday Nights @ 4 AM
Website – www.joshuaslimousine.com/take-the-bus.html
Telephone (866) 217-5674
Cost - $25.00 Cash Only. Bus ticket includes a $20 Bonus Slot Play and a $10 Food Coupon or Free Festival Buffet
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Ace Taxi Service
Area Served - Greater Hartford including Andover
Type of Service - Private Taxi Service.
Additional Information - Wheelchair accessible transportation if necessary
Website - http://ace-taxi-service.com
Telephone (860) 541-5668
Cost - Please call provider for costs
Farmington Valley Cab Company / Valley Cab Co.
Area Served - Service to/from Canton for towns in North Central CT
Type of Service - Private Taxi Service.
Additional Information - No Wheelchair Service Available
Website - no website
Telephone - (860) 673-4250
Cost - Please call provider for costs
Yellow Cab
Area Served - Greater Hartford Area
Type of Service - Private Taxi Service.
Additional Information - Wheelchair accessible transportation if necessary. Please request. Website - www.theyellowcab.com
Telephone - (860) 666-6666
Cost - Please call provider for costs
Seniors Helping Seniors
Area Served - Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East Hartland, Farmington, Granby, Plainville, Simsbury, Suffield, West Hartford, Windsor and Windsor Locks Type of Service In-home companion and transportation service where seniors are matched with seniors to help them with their needs
Additional Information - Up to a week lead time may be necessary. Driver stays with passenger. Wheelchair must be able to fold up and passenger must be able to transfer themselves from wheelchair to vehicle.
Website - www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/Granby
Telephone (860) 716-2017
Cost - $25.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. Mileage additional cost if over 30 miles roundtrip
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Advanced Wheels
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle/Van Rentals
Additional Information - Vehicle delivery available.
Address - 33 Bradley Park Road, East Granby, CT 06026
Website - www.advancedwheels.com
Telephone - (860) 653-8064
Cost - Please call provider for costs
Enterprise
Type of Service - Vehicle Rental
Additional Information - Hand Control Vehicle Rentals available with advance notice. They will pick you up.
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Thursday & Sunday Closed
Address –
1040 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
or
369 Fairfield Way, Storrs, CT
Telephone - (860) 423-1822 (Willimantic) or (860) 487-9801 (Storrs)
Website - www.enterprise.com
Cost - Please call or visit website for costs
MOBILITY WORKS VAN RENTALS & SALES
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - MobilityWorks is a national chain of wheelchair accessible van providers serving the disabled community with wheelchair accessible minivans.
Additional Information - Vehicle delivery available.
Address - 104 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT
Website -www.ride-away.com/wheelchair-accessible-rentals
Telephone - (877) 275-4915
Cost - Please call provider for costs
Premier Accessible Van Rental
Area Served - Statewide
Type of Service - Wheelchair Accessible and Hand-control Vehicle/Van Rentals
Additional Information - Vehicle delivery available.
Address - P.O. Box 26, Marlborough, CT 06447
Website - www.newenglandpremiervanrental.com
Telephone - (866) 744-8267
Cost - Please call provider for costs
