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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services connects veterans to safe and reliable transportation services. DVS helps provide alternatives to senior veterans and veterans with disabilities who cannot access traditional transportation options and connects low-income veterans to transportation services to and from VA medical centers.
Connect to transportation services by filling out the VetConnectNYC form and selecting "Transportation" as your preferred service:
Request Services on VetConnectNYC
See below for a list of transportation resources:
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Transportation Services to VA Medical Centers
- The Beneficiary Travel (BT) program reimburses eligible veterans for costs incurred while traveling to and from VA health care facilities. The BT program may also provide pre-approved transportation solutions and arrange special mode transportation (SMT) at the request of the VA. Veterans may be eligible for common carrier transportation (such as bus, taxi, airline, or train) under certain conditions.
- The Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) provides safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments. VTS also partners with service providers in local communities to serve veterans' transportation needs.
Transportation for Seniors
- The NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) offers transportation services for New York City residents who are 60 years old and older. For transportation services enter your information in DFTA's contact form. Please note: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, transportation providers will be providing socially distanced small group transportation services at this time.
Transportation for Veterans with Disabilities
- The Accessible Dispatch Program gives people with disabilities access to green and yellow wheelchair-accessible taxis. To schedule a ride, call 311 or 646-599-9999. You can also download the Accessible Dispatch app.
- Disabled American Veterans operates free transportation to VA medical facilities for sick and injured veterans. To find out whether there is a DAV van near you, use the Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact a coordinator.