New Ride Program Offers Free Transportation to Seniors in Orange County

Orange County Launches GoGoGrandparent Ride Program

In a press release Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Orange County's Office of Aging announced the addition of a new transportation program.

It's called GoGoGrandparent and is a "new ride service designed for eligible Orange County residents aged 60 and older" according to the press release.

The statement goes on to explain how GoGoGrandparent works explaining that it will make "transportation easy for seniors by allowing them to schedule or request on-demand rides with just a simple phone call."

Adding:

Through this program, eligible seniors can enjoy a limited number of free round-trip rides for essential appointments and community activities, helping them stay active, connected, and independent.

As for the cost of the program, Orange County explains that The NYS Office for the Aging and the Orange County Office for the Aging will "cover 100% of the cost for a limited number of round-trip rides."

Are You Eligible For the GoGoGrandparent Program in Orange County?

Who are the Orange County seniors eligible for the GoGoGrandparent program?

There are 4 requirements for eligibility. The press release states the following:

• Must be 60 years or older
• Must live in Orange County
• Must have a cell phone
• Individuals who receive Medicaid Medical Transportation are not eligible.

GoGoGrandparent rides can make trips to non-emergency medical appointments within Orange County, visits to loved ones in hospitals or nursing homes, Faith-based activities, community and social events, and Voting sites.

New Park In The Works in Orange County

Over the last few months, Orange County has been hard at work finalizing plans to update the abandoned Camp LaGuardia.

We learned recently that the Orange County Legislature authorized " a $600,000 supplemental appropriation to the 2025 County Budget for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation."

READ MORE: Camp LaGuardia Getting Major Update in Orange County, NY

That $600,000, according to an Orange County press release, would "support engineering and design for recreational improvements" of the abandoned Camp LaGuardia site that sits on 258-acres.

Hopefully in the future, the grounds of Camp LaGuardia could be a stop for seniors using the GoGoGrandparent program.