Daytona Beach - Wheelchair Accessible Accommodations & Transportation Services for Physically Handicapped Travelers

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Section: Special Needs/Transportation
As of: November 28, 2005

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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Overview: The Daytona Beach area is very accessible whether you are traveling in your own personal vehicle or prefer to use available transportation. This section includes information on vehicle rentals and public transportation.

Taxi and Bus System

Note: Only VOTRAN and Daytona Shuttle Service offer temporary transportation out of Daytona Beach.

VOTRAN

http://votran.org/default.htm

Volusia County's Public Transit System

Phone: (386) 756-7496

Regular Service: Regular bus service throughout Volusia County is available from VOTRAN.

Hours of Operation: Varies, contact the office for current schedule

Cost: 60 cents for passengers with disabilities, $1.25 for companion

Accessibility: Equipped with handicap ramp and seating. (Able to accommodate electric wheelchairs and scooters.)

VOTRAN Gold Para-transit Service: VOTRAN's Gold Service is available to persons who, because of physical or mental disability or age, are unable to transport themselves and cannot use fixed-route bus service. Assisting devices such as wheelchair lifts and lowered steps for easy boarding access meet requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The VOTRAN public transportation system offers door-to-door para-transit service for disabled persons who are unable to use the regular bus service. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. For more information, call (386) 322-5100. VOTRAN provides complimentary para-transit service to ADA eligible individuals who travel to Volusia County. If these individuals have been certified as "ADA Para-transit eligible" by a public entity, that certification will be honored for up to 21 days. If they have not been certified as eligible by another public entity but claim they are ADA Para-transit eligible, they are entitled to "presumptive eligibility" for up to 21 days. If service is needed beyond this period, individuals will be required to apply for eligibility in the area they are visiting.

Para-transit Phone Contact:

(386) 322-5100

Para-transit availability times:

Greater Daytona Beach Area

6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday

Southeast and West Volusia

6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday

VOTRANGold reservations may be made from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Cost of services:

A $2.50 one-way fare is charged for Gold Service. Exact change is required. VOTRAN drivers do not carry cash. One certified personal care attendant assisting the passenger will not be charged fare. A companion will be charged a $2.50 one-way fare.

Scheduling transportation:

Qualified persons or their personal care attendants must request transportation at least one day in advance of travel. Reservations can be made no more than 14 days in advance. When calling the Gold Service reservations office, please remember to make reservations for personal care attendants or companions desiring transportation and advise of any special assistance services needed.

A1A Beachside Trolley

VOTRAN's turn-of-the-century style trolleys operate from mid January to Labor Day (September) on Atlantic Avenue in the Greater Daytona Beach Area.

Phone: (386) 761-7700

Hours of Operation: noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Cost: .60 cents for persons with disabilities, $1.25 for each companion. Seniors 65 or older and persons under 18 can ride one way for 60 cents. Passengers under six are free.

Accessibility: The trolleys are handicapped accessible, air conditioned and equipped with the talking bus features to call out your stops.

Daytona Shuttle Service

(Jean's Transportation)

114 Reva Street

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Phone: (386) 238-1111

Description: Non-emergency transportation contracted through VOTRAN. Paperwork required.

Cost: $50 each way and payable with cash, credit cards or insurance.

Accessibility: Accommodates two wheelchairs, electric four-point tie-down system, seatbelt.

Vehicle: minivan with lift

Reservations: Must call one day in advance

The following service providers offer Accessible Vans With Lift Options.

Discount Mobility USA

Phone: (800) 308-2503

Web: http://www.discountmobilityusa.com/vanrentals.html

E-Mail: info@discountmobilityusa.com

Rate Information:

Daily: (1- 2) Day - $100 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Daily: ( 3 ) Days - $95 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Daily: (4- 14) Days - $80 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Plus: Florida Local Taxes - $2/day Surcharge

Delivery charge to Daytona Beach is $100-$125 each way

Free Pick-up and Delivery at Orlando International Airport and Sanford International Airport

Wheelchair Getaways of Central Florida

Phone: (800) 242-4990

Web: http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com/florida-orlando.html

Service Area: (Orlando, Daytona Beach, Melbourne)

Rate Information: Call for quotes and reservations

Address: 1230 Almond Tree Ct., Orlando, FL 32835

E-Mail: Josandser@aol.com

Accessible Vans of Central Florida (Accessible Vans of Orlando)

Phone: (866) 282-8267

Web: http://www.accessiblevans.com/florida.htm

Service Area: Orlando, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Vero Beach

Rate Information: Delivery fee to Daytona Beach is $120 each way

Address: 4045 Foresstal Ave., Orlando, FL 32806

Email: russ@accessiblevans

Mobility Freedom/Rainbow Wheels

Phone: (800) 910-8267(VANS)

(407) 977-3799

Fax: (407) 977-2860

Web: http://www.rainbowwheels.com

Rate Information: 24-hour advance notice required. $100 delivery charge each way

Daily: (1) Day - $135 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Daily: (5-20) Days - $90 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Address: 20354 US Hwy 27, Clermont , Florida 34711

Email: info@rainbowwheels.com

Rate Information: 24-hour advance notice required. $100 delivery charge each way

Daily: (1) Day $135 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Daily: (5-20) $90 per day plus 6.5% FL Sales Tax

Van and Vehicle Rentals with Hand Controls

All of these companies listed have hand controls for their vehicles. There is no charge for this, but all require some advanced notice. None have conversion vans for electric wheelchairs. Note: 24-hour notice is required for hand controls.

U-Save Auto Car & Truck Rental

1550 Nova Rd.

Holly Hill, FL

Phone: (386) 258-2225

Hertz

1025 N Nova Rd.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (386) 255-3683

Enterprise Rent-A Car

800 Mason Ave.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (386) 252-1224

Avis Rent A Car

700 Catalina Dr.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (386) 253-8183

Budget Car Rental

700 Catalina Dr.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (800) 527-7000

Dollar Rent A Car (airport)

700 Catalina Dr.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (386) 248-0880

Alamo Rent A Car (airport)

700 Catalina Dr.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (386) 255-1511

Thrifty Car Rental (airport)

700 Catalina Dr.

Daytona Beach, FL

Phone: (386) 255-1125