Transportation and Rentals 2008

Ann Arbor Transportation Authority

2700 S. Industrial Hwy.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

The AATA provides safe, convenient and efficient public transportation services and specialized services for persons with disabilities and seniors in the greater Ann Arbor area. Bus route and schedule information is available by phone at 734.996.0400 or 734.973.6997 (TDD), at the AATA website: www.theride.org and in alternative formats by request. For information or an application for specialized service, call 734.973.6500.

AATA A–Ride

A–Ride is a shared–ride, demand–response, public transportation service for individuals whose disability prevents them from riding the regular fixed–route buses. Trips are provided using lift–equipped vehicles and taxi cabs. A–Ride service is provided within ¾ of a mile from regular fixed routes in the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti plus Pittsfield, Superior and Ypsilanti townships. The fare is $2.00 per trip by advance reservation or $3.00 for same–day service, and can be paid with cash or pre–purchased scrip tickets. Applications for the A–Ride program are available on the AATA website: www.theride.org, by calling 734.973.6500, or by visiting AATA’s main office at 2700 S. Industrial Hwy., or the Blake Transit Center, 331 S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor.

Caremor, Inc.

4868 Old US 23

Brighton, MI 48114

800.917.6486

Caremor is a company specializing in wheelchair (power and manual) and scooter sales and repairs. We sell and repair all kinds of equipment from walkers, rollators, canes to hospital beds, mattresses and patient lifts. We also sell and install stairlifts, porchlifts, inclined platform lifts and elevators.

The People's Express Transportation

734.216.6073

People’s Express Transportation is pleased to offer low cost, accessible public transportation to people in Washtenaw County and parts of Livingston and Oakland Counties. Our vehicles are fully accessible with lift vans and hourly service. People’s Express will take you anywhere you need to go: across town, to the airport, medical appointments, personal trips, education, work, and more. You decide. To schedule a trip call 734.216.6073 at least 24 hours in advance of your trip. Phone lines for scheduling a trip are open 24 hours but in order to speak with a dispatcher you must call between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday. If you must leave a message we will return your call on the following working day. All trips are confirmed one day in advance of your trip. Our team of experienced and caring drivers look forward to welcoming you aboard the People’s Express.

Rehab Transportation

42180 Ford Rd, Ste 202

Canton, MI 48187

734.981.1480 or 800.306.6406

Rehab Transportation offers personalized, attentive and expert transportation for persons with special needs throughout Southeastern Michigan. Vehicles featuring hydraulic lifts with 800 lb. capacity, and 4–point tie–down with seat belts are available. We are also available to transport small groups including multiple wheelchairs. All drivers are professionally trained caregivers, so assistance with personal care tasks before and after transportation is also available. Insured and registered with the State of Michigan. Contact us for all your transportation needs.

Select Ride, Inc.

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

734.663.5959

TDD/TTY : 734.663.5994

Select Ride is pleased to offer accessible transportation through its Arbor Limousine division at no extra charge. We have fully accessible lift vans available for point–to–point transfers or hourly service. Non–accessible service is also available via your choice of taxicabs, vans, town car sedans, minibuses, or limousines. We go anywhere... whether you need a trip across town, to the airport – wherever you need to go! For more information or to schedule your next trip, please call Arbor Limousine at 663.5959.

Wheelchair Getaways

6005 Carscadden Way

Highland, MI 48357

800.887.7868

Email : info527@wheelchairgetaways.com

Web : www.wheelchairgetaways.com

Wheelchair Getaways rents vans by the day, week, or month to persons with disabilities. Our vans include full–size conversion vans with raised–roof, raised–door, and side–door entry. Our minivans are equipped with a dropped floor, kneeling system, and power side–door ramp. All vans have tie downs for the wheelchair and tie downs for the chair user. Some of our vans are equipped with hand controls, power transfer seat for the driver and power doors.