There are a number of transportation services designed to serve veterans in Dutchess County. Below is a summary of those which are funded by county and local governments, as well as those carried out by volunteer organizations.
GoGo Veterans (GoGo) is an on-demand transportation option for veterans in Dutchess County. Offering two free rides per month to medical appointments, including VA hospitals and local healthcare providers. Veterans can also get one free ride per month to a grocery store, pharmacy or personal visits. GoGo is available anywhere Uber/Lyft drivers operate in Dutchess County.
You must be registered to take advantage of this program. Call the Office for Veterans Affairs at 845-486- 2060 to get registered today! This flyer explains how GoGo Veterans works (.pdf).
Dial-A-Ride (845-473-8424) is provided by Dutchess County Public Transit and available to residents of the towns of Fishkill, East Fishkill, Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, Wappinger and City of Poughkeepsie. Pre-registration is required.
Dutchess County Public Transit ADA Complementary Paratransit (845-473-8424) is operated by Dutchess County Public Transit and provides transportation services in a number of locations from a rider's home to his or her destination. Reservations are required and service availability may be limited. In addition, ADA Complimentary Paratransit Service is available for qualified individuals who live within 3/4 mile of a regularly scheduled Dutchess County Public Transit bus route.
For more information about ADA Complementary Paratransit services, click here or call Dutchess County Public Transit at 845-473-8424.
