Community Transportation Program

The American Red Cross believes that one’s inability to drive themselves shouldn’t prevent them from living independently in their own homes. That’s why we provide safe, reliable and timely transportation for seniors, and others in Franklin County, to medical and other life-enhancing appointments through our Community Transportation Program.

This service is provided to those who qualify either through a third party payer such as Franklin County Senior Options, Title III, those who purchase their trips through the Fee for Service program or through the local support of the Red Cross general fund and the United Way. Medical transportation (dialysis, family physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist, etc.) is considered first priority. Non-medical requests (i.e. grocery shopping, hair salon, etc.) are considered secondary and are scheduled on a first call first served basis according to vehicle availability.
 

Schedule an Appointment:

To schedule transportation call (614) 253-6705 during the hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday. We schedule appointments six to eight weeks in advance; therefore we request you give a minimum 7-10 working days notice.
 

Hours of Service:

Transportation is provided as follows:

Eligibility for American Red Cross Community Transportation Program

Designed for Franklin County residents, of any age. who do not qualify for the programs listed below, our Fee for Service transportation option will provide you with the same quality and caring service. Fees are based on mileage, and clients may purchase a card for transportation to reoccurring medical appointments. This is an excellent alternative to other less personal transportation options.   

• Resident of Franklin County
• Age unrestricted
• Designed for those that do not qualify for other programs
  due to income, age, or physical condition

Taking a ride with us is as easy as the punch of a card!

 

You may qualify for Red Cross transportation through one of the programs listed below. 

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (Title III)

• Resident of Franklin County
• Age 60 or above
• Handicapped/Disabled
• Low Income

Franklin County Senior Options

• Resident of Franklin County
• Live Independently
• Age 60 or above
• Income Eligible (low)
• Must be referred by a Senior Options Program (Case Manager)

Columbus Cancer Clinic

• Resident of Franklin County
• Age unrestricted
• Cancer patient
• Must be referred by Columbus Cancer Clinic

Arthritis Foundation

• Resident of Franklin County
• Age unrestricted
• Low Income
• Must be referred by Arthritis Foundation