Resources
The New Freedom Initiative Provides general information about independent travel.
Federal Transit Administration Information about ADA and transit.
MaineDOT Passenger Transportation For further information about ADA transit in Maine, please call 207-624-3250 or e-mail us.
Other Bus Services
ADA Transit Service in Maine
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All transit providers in the State of Maine provide service in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This service is provided in three different ways depending on the nature of the service:
- demand response
- route deviation
- complementary paratransit
Note:
All remaining transit providers in the State of Maine, not listed below, offer either demand response services or route deviation. All transit providers contact information is located on this website or is available by calling the Passenger Transportation Office at 207-624-3250 or by mail to MaineDOT, Office of Passenger Transportation, 16 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0016.
Maine ADA Transit Providers
Select a region from the tabs below to view ADA transit options in that region.
- Aroostook
County - Downeast &
Acadia - Greater
Portland... - Kennebec & Moose
River Valleys - Maine Lakes
& Mountains - Mid-Coast
Region - The
Maine Beaches - The Maine
Highlands
Aroostook County
Sorry, no listings for this region
Downeast and Acadia
Sorry, no listings for this region
Greater Portland and Casco Bay
Mermaid Transportation
Mermaid can provide specially equipped wheel chair lift vans that can also accommodate ambulatory passengers. These vans can serve locally or out of state. All Mermaid drivers are trained to operate these specially equipped vans. Mermaid also offers airport and train station shuttles and charters.
Website | 1-800-696-2463
Metro
METRO is owned and operated by the Greater Portland Transit District, and provides public fixed route transportation in Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth Crossing and the Maine Mall area of South Portland. METRO operates seven days a week.
Website | 207-774-0351
Regional Transportation Program (RTP)
A private, non-profit corporation that provides public transportation services in Cumberland County. RTP provides door-to-door service utilizing agency buses and vans, volunteer drivers, and the family and friends reimbursement program for MaineCare eligible appointments, and also provided commuter service to BIW.
Website | 207-774-2666 | 1-800-244-0704
South Portland Bus
Owned and operated by the City of South Portland, and provides public fixed-route transit service throughout South Portland, the Scarborough Gallery shopping area and downtown Portland. South Portland Bus Service operates 7 days a week. ADA Accessible service provided by Regional Transportation Program (RTP) through their ADAPT program.
Website | 207-767-5556
Kennebec and Moose River Valleys
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP)
Kennebec Explorer: Provides public flex-route bus service in Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Waterville and Fairfield. Somerset Explorer: The Somerset Explorer flex-route general public bus service is operating in lower Somerset County. KV Van: Provides demand response, door-to-door paratransit van and volunteer driver transportation program. Eligibility requirements may apply.
Website | 207-622-4761
Maine Lakes and Mountains
Mid-Coast
Regional Transportation Program (RTP)
A private, non-profit corporation that provides public transportation services in Cumberland County. RTP provides door-to-door service utilizing agency buses and vans, volunteer drivers, and the family and friends reimbursement program for MaineCare eligible appointments, and also provided commuter service to BIW.
Website | 207-774-2666 | 1-800-244-0704
The Maine Beaches
York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC - York County WAVE)
A non-profit corporation providing public transportation service in York County. YCCAC operates Sanford Transit weekday bus service between Springvale and Sanford, and the WAVE daily van service. YCCAC also provides seasonal service along the coast with the Shoreline Explorer trolley and bus routes(www.shorelineexplorer.com)and year-round service with the Orange Line between Sanford and Wells.
Website | 207-324-5762 | 1-800-965-5762
The Maine Highlands
Community Connector
The Community Connector is a fixed route public transit system operated by the City of Bangor for the communities of the Greater Bangor Urbanized Area. These include Bangor, Brewer, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, and Hampden. Community Connector also provides service to the University of Maine.
Website | 207-992-4670
LYNX, The
Operated by Penquis CAP, a non-profit corporation that provides demand response transportation services in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. The LYNX provides transportation for the general public, special services for the elderly, MaineCare recipients, social service clients by agency contract, and ADA complementary paratransit for Bangor?s BAT Community Connector.
Website | 207-973-3695 | 1-866-853-5969