Accessible transportation helps older adults maintain their independence, manage daily activities and stay connected to their communities.

Many older adults prefer to age in place rather than move to a long-term care home. Reliable transportation makes it easier to shop for groceries, attend medical appointments, run errands and take part in community activities without relying on family or friends for every trip.

For those who no longer drive or have mobility challenges, losing access to transportation can lead to social isolation and affect physical and mental well-being. Accessible transit helps older adults visit friends, attend religious or community gatherings and participate in recreational and cultural activities.

Several conventional and specialized transportation services are available in the region. Some offer accessible vehicles on regular routes, while others provide specialized or door-to-door service for eligible passengers.

Accessible and specialized transit services

Belleville Transit – Mobility Bus: Provides accessible transportation for passengers who qualify for the Mobility Bus service. Vehicles accommodate wheelchairs and scooters up to 36 inches (90 cm) wide by 48 inches (120 cm) long. Applicants can find the Mobility Bus application online.

Belleville Transit – Routes and Services: Offers regular bus routes, on-demand service, special-event transportation, trolley service and specialized mobility transit. For information, contact the City of Belleville or call 613-962-1925.

Deseronto Transit: Connects Deseronto with Belleville, Greater Napanee and Shannonville. Its fleet includes four minibuses, all of which are wheelchair accessible.

Greater Napanee Transit: Operates a fixed-route service connecting Greater Napanee, Deseronto, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Belleville.

Prince Edward County – Specialized Transit: Provides door-to-door transportation for eligible residents who need accessible transportation. Eligibility includes adults aged 55 or older, people with disabilities and people experiencing housing insecurity who have a referral from a local agency.

Applicants must complete an Accessible Transit application. The form can be submitted by email to administration@quintetransit.ca or returned in person to Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street, Picton.

For more information, contact Quinte Transit at info@quintetransit.ca or call 613-392-9640 (toll-free: 1-855-283-9640).

Quinte Transit – Fixed-Route Service: Provides scheduled bus service within Trenton, a ward of Quinte West, with additional routes connecting Trenton to Belleville, Prince Edward County and Brighton.

Quinte Transit – On-Demand Service: Provides on-demand transportation between Brighton and Quinte West. Passengers must contact the booking department to schedule a trip.

Before booking, contact the relevant transit provider to confirm service areas, eligibility requirements, schedules, fares and accessibility features.