Hamden to Ensure Senior Bus Ride Services Continue

From the Town of Hamden:

Mayor Curt Balzano Leng and Elderly Services Coordinator Suzanne Burbage are pleased to report that the Town of Hamden Senior Bus Service will continue to ensure that the tenants of the Davenport-Dunbar senior living complex have access to essential “bus ride services,” as previously offered by the Greater New Haven Transit District (GNHTD). Local media reports claiming the ride services have been discontinued are somewhat misleading, as the
ride services discontinued by the GNHTD will most certainly continue under Hamden’s senior rides program.

Speaking on the issue, Mayor Leng commented, “In no uncertain terms, these essential bus ride services for the residents of the Davenport-Dunbar senior living complex and all Hamden seniors will continue. Hamden’s current program is entirely operational and will in fact provide transportation service to all locations formerly covered by the GNHTD’s shuttle loop program in Hamden, which has been discontinued.”

Mayor Leng also credited State Representative Michael D’Agostino for advocating for seniors and raising concern regarding the changes by the GNHTD.

Residents of Hamden who are 60 years of age or older, including those residents of the Davenport-Dunbar facility, may call (203) 288-2885 to request transportation and receive complete information on all transportation services available. Ride services are also available to disabled residents of any age. The ride services are available to residents wishing to tend to errands, medical appointments, shopping needs and more. The service also offers free rides to the Hamden Senior Center for those who are registered for lunch at the Miller Senior Café.

Residents wishing to reserve weekday and Saturday transportation services must do so at least 24 hours in advance. The cost of the service is $0.50 for a one-way ride and $1 for a round-trip ride.

Additionally, ride services for medical appointments are also available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Those wishing to use this service may place reservations for medical appointment transportation services up to two weeks in advance. Drop-off and pick-up locations may not be changed on the day of service. These services are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

For further information on elderly transportation services and a complete description of locations serviced throughout the region, interested residents may contact the Hamden Elderly Services Department via (203) 287-2547 or the Elderly Services Senior Transportation Program line via (203) 288-2885.