B-Line Bus Systems Public Transportation

B-Line offers transportation throughout Genesee County. Service is available Monday through Friday in Batavia and a variable schedule is followed for the rural sections of the County. Wheelchairs can be accommodated by special arrangements.

In Batavia, a flexible/fixed route system is available. Senior citizens are charged $1.00 or $.50 for a one-way trip, depending on the time of day. For anyone under the age of 60, the charge is $2.00 or $1.00 for a one-way trip.

The fee for rural service is $3.00 for a one-way trip with a Senior Citizens half fare reduction in the mid-day. Rural service includes at home pick-up and return.

For bus schedule information, contact B-Line at (585) 343-3079.  More information is also available at their website, www.rgrta.com.

Community Action Transportation Services (CATS)

Community Action Transportation Services is partly funded by the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County. It offers transportation to medical appointments, shopping and personal errands for individuals needing assistance in and out of their homes. They serve seniors in all areas of the county with emphasis on seniors residing in rural areas. There is no fee for this service but contributions are accepted to help support the program. One week notice is required. For more information in qualifying for this specialized transportation service, contact the Office for the Aging Transportation Coordinator at (585) 343-1611.

Group Social Transportation

This program is made possible by a grant from the Genesee Senior Foundation, with funds from the Rochester Area’s Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County.  Free bus transportation is available to groups of seniors for social outings.  For more information or to arrange for a bus, call the Office for the Aging Transportation Coordinator at (585) 343-1611.

Medical Transportation: Within Genesee County

B-Line Bus Systems provides transportation to medical and dental appointments. This service is provide Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Reservations should be called in 24 hours in advance at (585) 343-3079. The suggested contribution is $3.00 per round trip.

For frail elderly, arrangements can be made by calling the Office for the Aging Transportation Coordinator at (585) 343-1611.

Medical Transportation: Outside Genesee County

Volunteer transportation is also available for clients who are unable to use public transportation, such as B-Line, or who can not make private arrangements. This service is primarily for out of County trips. Arrangements for this service can be made by calling the Office for the Aging Transportation Coordinator at (585) 343-1611 at least one week in advance.  The suggested contribution for this service is $15.00.

For individuals requiring wheelchair access, services may be available by contacting Genesee Region Independent Living Center at (585) 343-4524.

Transportation Coordination

The Office for the Aging Transportation Coordinator position is partly funded by the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County. The coordinator provides assistance to understand the array of transportation services to help senior access appropriate transportation service to the extent that those services are available in Genesee County. The coordinator also provides assistance to seniors and their caregivers to find transportation services for seniors to meet their needs in accessing medical and dental appointments; pharmacy, grocery stores and other personal shopping, banking, errands and social events. If you need assistance, please call (585) 343-1611.