Freedom on the Move: Senior Transportation Services Empowering Independence in Connecticut

Freedom on the Move: Senior Transportation Services Empowering Independence in Connecticut
Freedom on the Move: Senior Transportation Services Empowering Independence in Connecticut

Empowering Seniors by Enhancing Independence with Senior Transportation Services

Navigating transportation poses significant challenges for seniors, impacting their independence and overall well-being. M7’s Senior Transportation Services actively empowers the senior community by expanding their mobility options, giving them access to the world outside without troubling family or friends for a lift.

Challenges Seniors Face in Accessing Transportation

For many seniors in Connecticut, accessing reliable transportation can be an incredibly daunting task. Limited mobility options and age-related health issues often make it difficult for older adults to travel to crucial destinations such as doctors’ offices, grocery stores, and community centers. Budgetary constraints (with ambulances in mind) and geographic barriers further exacerbate the challenge, leaving many of them feeling isolated and disconnected from their communities.

Solutions to Improve Senior Transportation

Fortunately, our senior transportation services offer tailored solutions to address these challenges head-on. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services provide specialized and accessible assistance for seniors with medical needs and people with disabilities as they attend regular but vital appointments. Although most companies offer this service with advanced reservation, we provide demand-response services to make sure passengers get to where they need to, when they need to.

Access to reliable transportation is essential for seniors to maintain their well-being and quality of life. At M7, senior needs take priority, offering door-to-door assistance and accommodating mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers. By providing safe, reliable, and people-first transportation options, these services enable seniors to stay connected with their loved ones, access essential services, and participate in social activities.

Too many paratransit passengers are transported by medical vans and ambulances. 

In most cases, costly medical-equipped transportation services aren’t necessary! M7 offers non-emergency paratransit transportation services.

…and we offer it at a significantly reduced cost!

Rate Guide for Wheelchair Accessible Service

We have your ride 24/7, 365 with no reservation necessary! Our door through door service is tailored for non-medical, independent traveling from your home, facility (lobby, bedside) to wherever you need to go. We’ll provide a wheelchair if you need one.

Service Prices
Service Type Drop Rate Per Mile Wait Time (30 sec.)
Ambulatory Door to Door $9.75 $3.60 $0.40
Ambulatory Door thru Door $20.75 $3.60 $0.40
Wheelchair Door to Door $45.00 $3.60 $0.40
Wheelchair Door thru Door $55.00 $3.60 $0.40

Affordable and Accessible Rides in the Greater Hartford and Greater New Haven Areas

Residing in Hartford or New Haven? Eligible passengers enjoy accessible rides at discounted prices with our Encompass Program! Seniors and people with disabilities pay only $5.00 for the first 8 miles traveled, with each additional mile traveled at $2.90.

In the Greater Hartford area, you must reside in one of the following towns: Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, East Hartford, Ellington, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, or Windsor Locks.

In the Greater New Haven area, you must reside in one of the following towns: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge.

 

M7 Ride and Senior Transportation Services

Senior transportation services can be lifelines for Connecticut’s greatest generation. M7 is the leading provider of personalized ride solutions in Hartford, New Haven, New London, and Bridgeport. We’re committed to enhancing the quality of life of all our passengers and partners across the state.
With a focus on accessibility and safety, seniors of all abilities can access the transportation they need to live life on their terms, empowering them and promoting more self-reliance — covering everything from non-emergency medical trips to errands and social outings.

Ready to experience the convenience and reliability of our senior transportation services? Give us a call or book your ride online or through our free mobile app. Unlock seamless mobility for a better tomorrow!