About 600,000 older adults stop driving each year, according to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. That can make it harder for aging or ill loved ones to make doctor’s appointments, shop for necessities, visit family or attend social events. Below you will find County and municipal transportation resources for Middlesex County residents.
Download the KMM
Older Adult Transportation Resource Guide
Middlesex County Services Locator
The Middlesex County Department of Community Services has created a Service Locator to help residents find services related to healthcare, transportation, social services, and more. To access the Service Locator, CLICK HERE.
Middlesex County RIDE
(Formerly Middlesex County Area Transit- MCAT)
For Assistance with Middlesex County RIDE call 800-221-3520 or CLICK HERE
Middlesex County RIDE offers three services:
1. RIDE Routes – A community shuttle program providing scheduled routes that do not require advance reservation and are available to the public. Shuttles feed into other accessible bus and rail fixed-route transportation services.
CLICK HERE FOR M1 & M7 Shuttle Service information. Suggested fare of $1 for General Public and $.50 for Seniors and Disabled.
2. RIDE Reservations – A reservation-based transportation service for persons 60 years of age and older and to persons with disabilities age 18 years and older. Fare: $3 one way, $6 round trip.
3. RIDE On Demand – Currently serving the greater New Brunswick area and part of North Brunswick, this service allows users to book rides through the Middlesex County RIDE On Demand app, available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Fare: $3 per person one way.
NJ TRANSIT 
NJ TRANSIT provides affordable and convenient transportation throughout Middlesex County and the region, as well as routes to New York and Pennsylvania. All NJ TRANSIT buses and many NJ TRANSIT train stations are fully ADA Accessible.
Access Link ADA Paratransit
Curb-to-curb service in the same areas and schedule as NJ TRANSIT’s localbus routes and light reail systems. To apply for paratransit eligibility and reserve a ride, visit Access Link here, or call 973-491-4224.
Reduced Fare Program
NJ TRANSIT offers a reduced fare program for those 62 years and over, persons with diabilities, and military personnel. Eligible individuals can save 50% or more on treain, bus, and light rail trips. To sign up, visit Reduced Fare Program here, or call 973-491-7112.
Transportation Services by Municipality
| Municipality | Telephone Number | Municipality | Telephone Number |
| Carteret | 732-541-3014 | Old Bridge | 732-721-5600 x6635 |
| Dunellen | 732-968-1226 | Perth Amboy | 732-826-1690 x4326 |
| East Brunswick | 732-390-6896 | Piscataway | 732-743-2218 |
| Edison | 732-248-7345 | Plainsboro | 609-799-0909 |
| Highland Park | 732-819-0052. | Sayreville | 732-390-7058 |
| Metuchen | 732-632-8525 | South Amboy | 732-525-5960 |
| Middlesex Borough | 732-356-0414 | South Brunswick | 732-329-4000 x7670 |
| Milltown | 732-296-0681 | South Plainfield | 908-754-1047 |
| Monroe Township | 609-443-0511 | South River | 732-257-2340 |
| New Brunswick | 732-745-5100 | Spotswood | 732-251-3432 |
| North Brunswick | 732-418-2222 | Woodbridge | 732-726-2394 |
Additional Transportation Resources
Veterans Medical Transportation
Transportation to Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in New JErsey is available through the Middlesex County Department of Transportation.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to East Orange VA Main Hospital
- Tuesdays and Thrusdays to Lyons VA Medical Center
Call 800-221-3520 or 732-745-7456 for more information.
RT. 130 CONNECTION (ADMINISTERED BY GMTMA) Fare: $1 Each way
NOW SERVING BUSINESSES ALONG STATION ROAD, HALF ACRE ROAD AND EXTENDED TO UPS-CRANBURY HUB
Effective September 11th – Monday-Friday, with:
- More bus trips to and from Trenton Transit Center
- More buses serving the East Windsor/Hightstown Area
- More daily trips to the South Brunswick Warehouse Area
- Continuation of service to all existing stops
EZ Ryde4Life, On-Demand Transportation Services
EZ Ryde4Life is a membership-based program. Currently, the program is available to New Jersey Residents only. Riders fill out a registration form and establish a transportation account using a credit or debit card. Once that’s setup, rides can be scheduled in real time. It’s as easy to register, reserve, and ride.