TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

 Regardless of age, we all want to remain living in our own homes for as long as possible. one important aspect to living independently is the ability to drive. When older adults are unable to drive and do not have alternate transportation options available, it can have a dramatic impact on their sense of independence and routines of daily life.

Utilizing volunteer drivers and a fleet of eight radio equipped Red Cross vehicles, our Transportation Service will take residents to and from medical appointments. These drivers will go the extra mile and provide personal "home-to-appointment-to-home" service, whether it's to a doctor's appointment, physical therapy, radiation treatment, or dialysis.

To be eligible for help, clients must be residents of Summit County, they must be ambulatory and have no other means of transportation. We do not offer emergency transportation service and so appointments must be made in advance.


Our transportation department takes great pride in offering free transportation to residents of Summit County.  Through their travels, our drivers have made many friends and tend to grow quite fond of their passengers. You will find these special volunteers always ready to help with a comforting smile, a compassionate ear, and always a free ride.