The Bus Program
Bus Transportation
YCCAC provides scheduled bus transportation for shopping and medical appointments to York County residents on a weekly basis. Routes have been designed to serve the closest regional shopping and medical destinations for each town served. All service animals are under the control of the rider. Portable oxygen equipment will be accommodated.
Application:
A brief application is required for all first time riders, and can be completed over the telephone. All information obtained is confidential.
Reservations:
All trips must be arranged a minimum of 48 hours in advance by calling YCCAC Transportation. Trip reservations can be made up to one month in advance of the trip date. Trips must fit into the regularly scheduled routes.
Days of Service:
Refer to the Bus Schedule to determine days of service for your area, then contact YCCAC Transportation to schedule a trip and to obtain approximate times that the bus will be leaving from and arriving at your desired destinations. Pick up is normally at an individual's home, and riders are usually dropped off directly at their destination, dependent on the bus route and schedule.
Fares:
Please call for one-way fares for the general public (exact change required).
- Elderly, persons with disabilities, and children under 8 years of age pay half fare.
- No fare is charged for a personal care attendant.
- Low income individuals are asked to pay what they can afford; (this needs to be arranged when the trip reservation is made).
- Individuals covered by MaineCare and who are going to MaineCare eligible destinations pay no fare; (This needs to be approved when trip reservation is made.) YCCAC Transportation will need to verify eligibility for MaineCare.
- Individuals covered by other contracts will be told when they make their trip reservation, what fare, if any, they need to pay. (Example: Vocational Rehabilitation, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired)