Transportation
Losing the ability to drive is one of the most significant independence milestones for seniors. But it doesn't have to mean isolation. Accessible transportation options, from volunteer driver programs to medical transport, exist in most communities.
Guides & articles
Practical information to help you make confident decisions.
- When Driving Has to End: The Conversation, the Rules, and What Comes AfterThe warning signs, Ontario's licence renewal system at 80, and how to have the hardest conversation without destroying trust.Read more →
- Getting There Without a Car: Every Ride Option for Seniors, from Free to Full ServiceCommunity transport, para-transit, volunteer drivers, and private options, what each costs, and how to actually book them.Read more →
Step-by-step how-tos
Short skills guides with diagrams, from our How To Guides collection.
Find local services and support
Explore public and community services related to transportation. Select your province to see the records available in your area. A public service listing is not a full provider audit.
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- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Directory building in progress
Deeper vetting of transportation providers is a separate layer, starting with the Toronto area. Only completed, documented reviews qualify for that label. No business can buy a recommendation.