Where older Coloradans can find transportation services across the state

Driving is a form of independence, but the fatality rate of drivers aged 70 and above is twice as high as any other age group, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

To keep older Coloradans both independent and safe on the road, there are transportation services available across the state to assist with getting to medical appointments, the grocery store, enrichment activities, and more.

Check your county of residence’s government website to learn about more specific senior transportation service options, but here are some free and paid services in various regions to help you get started.

Metro Denver:

• Lakewood Rides provides free transportation for Lakewood residents aged 60 and older. They provide door-to-door service, meaning someone will help you leave the threshold of your pick-up location and assist with dropping you off at the door of the drop-off location. You can register for a ride online or by calling 303-987-4826. See all guidelines on their website. 
• A-Lift Community Transit Program offers free door-to-door transportation service for Adams County residents to get to medical appointments, grocery store visits, and other personal needs. Available for people aged 60 or older and those with disabilities. Register by calling 303-444-3043 and then reserve a ride by calling 303-447-9636. More information is available online. 
• Omnibus provides transportation services for senior citizens aged 60 and over and people with disabilities in Littleton. The service is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 303-444-3043 to register and find more information on their website. 
• A Little Help is a nonprofit that helps empower the elderly with a variety of services, including transportation assistance. Services are available in the counties of Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Larimer, and parts of Weld and Adams. Volunteers use their own cars to transport senior citizens to and from doctor’s appointments, fitness classes and more. Fill out the online application to receive help. 
• Aurora Rides offers free rides for Aurora residents aged 60 and over. Download the app to book a ride or call 720-881-0197. Check to see if you’re in the service area on their website.

Mountain Communities:

• Peak Ride Volunteer Driver Program provides free, volunteer-run rides to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and caregivers in need of transportation. Contact Boulder County’s Mobility for All program at mobilityforall@bouldercounty.gov or call 720-564-2218 for more information. 
• Mountain Express offers free public transportation rides for adults 60 years old and up. To arrange a ride, call 970-275-4768 at least 24 hours in advance. Find more information online.

Western Colorado:

• Gunnison Valley Health offers free transportation in Gunnison for seniors aged 55 and up. Call 970-596-6700 to schedule a ride at least 2 hours in advance. Find more information at their website or print out a brochure here. To go outside of Gunnison, older adults can also access free, ADA-accessible rides on the Crested Butte Senior Van. Call 970-275-4768 at least a week in advance to schedule a ride.
• The North Fork Senior Connections Neighborly Rides Program gives free rides to seniors in communities between the North Fork Valley and Delta. Sometimes you can go as far as Montrose and Grand Junction, but inquire first. Rides have to be scheduled in advance, ideally a week. Call 970-527-1735 to get set up and find more information on their website.
• S.O.S. Supporting Our Seniors through the Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado program offers free door-to-door transportation for seniors in need in Mesa County. Rides are capped at one a week and have to be scheduled in advance. Fill out an application or call 970-248-2746 to get more information.

Southern Colorado:

• Mountain Valley Transit provides free door-to-door service for people in Arkansas River Valley and San Luis Valley communities, including but not limited to older adults. Call 719-530-8980 for more information and to arrange a ride. Budget cuts are leading to some disruptions in service; check the site for details. 
• The Pueblo Senior Resource Development Agency offers a variety of free transportation services to people in need living in Pueblo City and County. Check the service guide for specifics before calling 719-543-9983 to schedule a ride. Check the website for additional information.

Northern Colorado:

• Saint Volunteer Transportation provides free rides to seniors and people with disabilities living in Fort Collins and Loveland. Volunteers provide their own vehicles to assist with door-to-door transportation. Call 970-223-8604 to book a ride. Check the website for a service area map and more information. 
• 60+ Ride offers free transportation services to seniors living in Weld County. A wheelchair accessible van is available. Call 970-352-9348 for more information and to register for a ride, call or visit their website. 
• Heart and Soul Paratransit gives door-to-door, free transportation services to people living in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Call to book a ride. You can get a ride to dialysis treatments and other non-emergency medical appointments. Call 970-690-3338 to book a ride. 

Eastern Colorado:

• Outback Express offers ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible public transportation in Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties. Riders can even go long distances to Denver or Colorado Springs for medical appointments. Check schedules and exact fares here. Email publictransit@prairiedevelopment.com or call 719-348-5562 for more information.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional resources in Western Colorado.