Independence Express - WNYIL
3108 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Ride Requests
Voice - Cancellations
Voice - TTY
Voice - Intake
Voice - Confirmations
Fax - Fax
Application process
For more information, call Intake at 716-836-0822 ext. 126. All requests must be made at least 1 week in advance. To confirm a pick-up, dial ext. 305; to cancel, dial ext. 304.
Fees
Fee for service is $15.00 each way plus $.50 per mile. Some transportation is free, depending upon program eligibility.
Service area
Wyoming County, NY
Niagara County, NY
Genesee County, NY
Orleans County, NY
Erie County, NY
Description
Peer Transportation Program: Provides rides to work and work related activities for up to 3 months for people who have been diagnosed with a mental health disability and live in Erie County. Also provides bus passes when an eligible individual begins work. Family Support Services: For people who receive services through OPWDD and live with a member of their own family in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, or Orleans County. Provides up to 6 round trips per month for the family to the destination of their choice in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. May also provide a bus pass to the eligible individual in Erie or Niagara Counties. Fee For Service Transportation: Transportation available on a fee for service basis. All transportation is provided on a first come, first served basis in order of priority of each program. Services for residents living in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Anyone canceling 3 times without calling will no longer receive transportation.
Data provided by
211 Western New York
Providing organization
WNY Independent Living (WNYIL), Inc. Family of Agencies