Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities – Section 5310 Program
Amistad provides transportation services to elderly and persons with disabilities to doctor’s appointments, cancer treatment centers, therapy, dialysis, pharmacies, employment, education centers, groceries stores, shopping centers and other approved destinations. Funding is provided by the federal government and awarded by the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Who is eligible?
- Seniors – 65 years of age and older
- All Persons with Disabilities (they don’t need to be 65+ if they have a disability)
- Persons must live within the urbanized area (see map)
Purpose: Nonemergency Medical Transportation, Social, Education, Shopping
5310 Eligibility Process:
- Email both forms to [email protected]
Cost: $3 one-way
Pickup and Drop-off: El Paso Urbanized Area
Hours of Operation:
Trips must be scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00PM , Monday through Friday and 7:00Am-12:00Pm on Saturdays. We do not have Sunday service for this program.
Rural trips have a 2 hour pick up window. I.E. if their appt is at 9:00am the client must ready for pick up by 07:00am and it is a shared ride service. Start of 5310 Rural program: March 1st
