Blair Senior Services, Inc.

Corporate Office
1320 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
800-245-3282
814-946-1235

Transportation
Loop Road
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
800-458-5552
814-695-3500


	TRANSPORTATION

	ADA/Amtran
	AMTRAN provides van service, with door-to-door pick up and drop off, for people who are unable to ride the regular bus. The service operates within the same service area as AMTRAN’s regular bus service. Customers must register and be certified to use this service. The van service is currently operated (Monday through Friday) through a contract with Blair Senior Services, Inc. AMTRAN operates its own van service on Saturdays. Only qualified persons may use this service. When a person is deemed eligible, they will be issued an ADA Paratransit ID Card. Once a person is determined to be eligible, that person may call either 695-3500 to make a reservation for trips Monday through Friday, or 944-4074 to make a reservation for trips on Saturday. AMTRAN's van service operates during the following times: Altoona/Logan Township 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Saturday Hollidaysburg/Duncansville 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Monday through Saturday Eligible customers may make reservations from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 695-3500, or by calling 944-4074 for trips on Saturday. For next-day service on the day following a holiday, call 944-4074 and leave a message at the prompt. For complete information on AMTRAN’s van service and van service applications, call 944-4074 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Click here for AMTRAN's website

	Medical Assistance
	Blair Senior Service, Inc and the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) are committed to assuring that every Medicaid recipient will have access to the transportation necessary to secure any needed medical care that is covered under the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (MA) Program. Under the MATP, non-emergency transportation services are available to any medical assistance reimbursable site for the purpose of receiving medical treatment or purchasing prescription drugs or medical equipment.

	Persons with Disabilities
	Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Program (PwD)

	Shared Ride
	This program enables older residents 65 years of age and older to use shared-ride, demand-responsive services and to pay only a small percentage of the regular shared-ride fare. State Lottery proceeds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are used to reimburse the Agency up to 85% of the fare. Passengers over 65 years of age and/or Blair Senior Services pay the 15% fare balance. Regulations require the service to be open to the general public, and a fare charged to all riders. Passengers must reserve their trip at least one day in advance, and must be willing to share the vehicle with other riders. In cooperation with and under the authorization of the Blair County Commissioners, Blair Senior Services provides Shared-Ride Transportation throughout the entire Blair County area. Residents of any age may access this service at full fare. Several programs are available that sponsor a portion or all of the fare for eligible residents under 65 years of age. During the past year, Blair Senior Services provided over 175,000 one-way trips to local residents, enabling them to increase their mobility and maintain their independence.