If you are 60 years of age or older and need assistance in getting to medical appointments, senior centers, shopping or other appointments, we can help. Options in Broome County include fixed route and paratransit buses, as well as hiring a GROW driver.

Buses: Based upon where you reside, there are three different bus options available.

1. Fixed Route Bus

Fixed route buses serve the urban area of the county from west Endicott to Kirkwood. The buses run seven days a week; although, they have different schedules on Saturday and Sunday. Visit GoBCTransit.com for more information and to obtain schedules.

2. The Office for Aging Mini-bus/BC Lift

The Office for Aging Mini-bus and BC Lift are two reservation-based services on the same bus. Riders can make reservations one  week in advance and up to the day before the ride. To make a reservation, call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday – Friday. Those using the Office for Aging Mini-bus and the BC Lift need to call 763.8747 to schedule a ride. Click here to download instructions for scheduling a ride (PDF file, 135kb).

The Office for Aging Mini-bus serves those age 60 and older. Riders must have a yellow Office for Aging ID card to ride at the $1.25 voluntary contribution rate.

More information on hours of service and making reservations can be found on the GoBCTransit.com site. For information on the Office for Aging ID card, and to download an ID card application, visit the identification card page.

• Binghamton, Endicott, Endwell, and Johnson City
• Portions of Chenango Bridge, Conklin, Kirkwood, and Vestal

3. BC Country

BC Country is a reservation-based service and transports rural residents to the urban areas and back again. Those wishing to schedule a ride on BC Country should call 607.763.4466 between the hours of 9:00 Am and 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Riders can make reservations up to one week in advance. BC Country rides are first come, first served and fill quickly. Those age 60 and over who show a yellow Office for Aging ID card ride the bus at $1.25 voluntary contribution rate.

Information on hours of service and making reservations is located on the GoBCTransit.com site. For information on the Office for Aging ID card, and to download an ID card application, visit the identification card page.

Other Options: GROW

GROW stands for Gaining Resources for Older Workers. The program matches people with individuals 55 years or older who hire themselves out for jobs. GROW has workers registered who will hire themselves out as private drivers. Visit the GROW webpage to learn more about the hiring process. Those wishing to hire a GROW driver should call 607.778.6105 between 8:30 and 12:00 Monday – Friday.

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