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Township Transportation Program
Guidelines
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Who is Eligible?
Schaumburg Township provides (curb to curb) Dial-A-Ride
transportation services for seniors (Age 60 and over) and Permanently
Disabled residents (Age 18 and over with doctor’s certification). All
riders must be residents of Schaumburg Township and need to be
pre-registered with the Township Transportation Department. |
General Operation |
| Dial-A-Bus: |
Township Services are
provided during weekdays only, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To
allow equal access, services are provided by advanced reservation, “first
come-first served” basis and made no less than 24 hours in advance.
Reservations must be made before 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
The Bus Reservation Telephone Number is:
847-882-1929. A donation of $1.00 per ride is suggested. Discount bus passes
are also available from the bus driver or the dispatcher in the senior
citizens offices at the township.
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| Trip Program: |
Transportation outside of the
township for medical appointments is available for township residents
through the TRIP (Township Riders Initiative Pilot) program. The service
area includes: Barrington, Palatine, Hanover, Schaumburg, Elk Grove and
Maine Townships. Service is also provided to the VA Hospital in Maywood, the
VA clinic in Elgin, as well as to Stroger (Cook County) Hospital. Service on
Saturdays and a weekday evening is also available with the TRIP program.
The fee to use the TRIP program is $5 for
each township line crossed, with a maximum of $10.00 charged for each
one-way trip and a maximum charge of $20.00 per round trip. You must be
pre-registered for this service. Registration can be accessed by calling the
township bus dispatcher at 847-882-1929 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
4: 00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Mention the TRIP program when you call.
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| Accessibility: |
All busses and vans are
lift-equipped and can safely accommodate most wheelchairs, walkers and
special equipment within our weight limitations and ability to safely secure
the equipment.
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| Information: |
The bus dispatcher is
available to answer any transportation questions. Call 847-882-1929 for
information or assistance. |
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