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Transnet: Suburban Transportation Network
- at 215-542-7433 provides a Senior Citizens Shared Ride Program, a Medical Assistance Transportation Program and Services for Persons with Disabilities.

 

 

 

SEPTA Train Stations:

  • Cheltenham

  • Elkins Park

  • Melrose Park

  • Wyncote-Jenkintown

  • Glenside

 

 

SEPTA Buses:

6

22

28

55

77

70

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Note:

Due to pressing budgetary constraints combined with declining ridership, uncertain grant funding and increasing costs, the Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioner ended the Transit Bus Service on December 31, 2009.

 

  

Cheltenham-Only TransNet Service

Begins April 5, 2010

Beginning April 5, Cheltenham Township, in cooperation with the Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services, will offer free transportation for residents ages 65 and older anywhere in the township on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9AM to 3:30PM.  In this new “Cheltenham-only” service, Suburban Transit Network, Inc. (TransNet) will transport riders curb-to-curb to any destination within Cheltenham Township boundaries, plus The Pavilion shopping center in Abington and the Jenkintown-Wyncote Train Station. TransNet will subcontract with Bux-Mont Transportation Services Co. to provide this service.

 
Bux-Mont Transportation Vehicles

Program Guidelines

  • Riders must be registered with TransNet.  Call 215-542-7433 to receive a registration form.

  • Riders must schedule their trips with Bux-Mont Transportation (215-657-1212) at least one day in advance before 3:15PM.

  • Riders may share trips with others traveling to nearby destinations, so pickup times have a half-hour leeway both before and after the requested pickup time.

  • Drivers will wait only 5 minutes at the scheduled pickup location for riders.  Drivers are not permitted to go into a building.

  • If a driver leaves after waiting 5 minutes, the trip is considered a “no show.”  Bux-Mont will charge riders a $10 fee for “no shows,” which must be paid by the rider.  As a courtesy, Bux-Mont will waive the first “no show” fee, as riders learn the program guidelines.

  • Riders who change their minds about traveling must cancel their scheduled trips at least 2 hours before the scheduled pickup time by calling Bux-Mont (215-657-1212) or they will incur a $10 “no show” fee.  Riders should document the name of the Bux-Mont employee taking the cancellation and the time of the call to avoid potential disputes over a “no show” fee.

  • Riders who don’t know when they will be ready for a return trip may schedule “will call” return trips by calling Bux-Mont (215-659-1313) when they are ready to return home. Note: “Cheltenham-only” free service ends at 3:30PM.

  • Riders who use wheelchairs or who have an escort that assists them when traveling must advise Bux-Mont (215-657-1212) when scheduling their trips.

  • Bux-Mont drivers will assist passengers with up to six plastic shopping bags.

The Cheltenham Board of Commissioners authorized a six-month – or $10,000 maximum – trial period for this new transportation option, which is available in cooperation with the Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services. The Pennsylvania State Lottery funds 85% of the Senior Citizen Shared Ride Program provided by TransNet.

 

NOTE: Riders may still use TransNet/Bux-Mont for transportation outside of Cheltenham Township or on alternate days, but riders must pay the customary fees for those trips.

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