For Immediate
Release:
April 29, 2024
Monmouth County introduces wellness
transportation program for residents
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with EZ Ride, it has created a free
wellness transportation program for Monmouth County residents.
“This program will provide residents over the age of
18 with up to two round trips per week to their medical, wellness and nutrition
appointments, regardless of the applicant’s income,” said Commissioner Director
Thomas A. Arnone. “We are thrilled to be able to introduce this service to help
our residents travel to these important appointments at no expense.”
Medical, wellness and nutrition appointments include doctor,
dentist, therapist, pharmacy and lab work, grocery store, food pantry, farmers
market, etc.
“Individuals
must have a working cell phone in order for EZ Ride to text them details about
their upcoming trip and all riders must be able to enter and exit the vehicle
with minimal assistance (this service cannot accommodate wheelchairs),” said Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the
Monmouth County Health Department. “Children may use the service when
accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18, and the child’s parent or guardian
will be responsible for providing and installing any required booster seat or
car seat.”
If the resident does not have a cell phone, there are
resources available to assist with acquiring one through Monmouth ACTS. Please
call 732-683-2102 or go to www.monmouthacts.org
to learn more.
“This new service is another example of how Monmouth
County continually seeks ways to assist our residents,” said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the
Monmouth County Division of Planning. “Residents will be able to register
for the program by phone or email and may schedule a ride up to 48 hours in
advance to ensure approval and availability.”
A transportation
coordinator is available to schedule trips Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.
to noon, and Monday through Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. by phone at 732-431-7448. Trips
may be taken Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no service available on Sunday.
For more information,
please call 732-431-7448 or email MCTransportCoordinator@co.monmouth.nj.us.
To access a
video PSA, please click here.
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