The Department of Senior Affairs offers limited transportation to seniors in the Albuquerque-Bernalillo area. The Transportation Section has sedans, 15-passenger vans, mini vans and wheel chair accessible vans. Call 848-1356 to arrange transportation.

Transportation is provided Monday through Friday with the earliest appointment at 9 am and the last return pickup at approximately 2 pm. Clients must call when they are done with their appointments for a pick up. Return trips are scheduled with the first available driver.

Transportation to Senior Centers and Satellite Centers

The Transportation Section provides daily rides to certain meal sites and senior centers from individual homes to the center and back. In-town and some out-of-town trips are scheduled for participants of the various senior centers and meal sites.

Transportation for the Foster Grandparent Program

Transportation is also provided daily to members of the Foster Grandparent Program. These FGP volunteers are picked up at their homes and taken to and from their volunteer work stations.

Transportation for Doctor Visits, Pharmacy Visits, and Grocery Shopping

In addtion, the Transportation section provides transportation for seniors to doctor's offices, pharmacies and grocery stores. These trips must be arranged and scheduled by calling the Transportation Office one week in advance. Priority is given to medical appointments.

Some clients with special needs (pre-registration is required) can be accomodated, however, escorts are not provided. A client can bring someone along to assist them. Seniors with special transporation needs, please call Senior Information at 764-6400.

Visit the City Transit Department for more information on the transit services that the City of Albuquerque provides.