Department of Recreation and Leisure
Senior Transportation

Vernon Township and Sussex County Transit have joined together to provide the senior's, handicap and disabled residents of Vernon transportation.

To receive this transportation you must call 579-0483 by noon of the prior day.

Any questions can be answered by calling 579-0480.

Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.

Service is available for local errands such as medical appointments, shopping, nutrition, community services, banking, etc. Out-of-county transportation is limited to non-emergency medical appointments. The service area extends as far as Morristorn, and across the line into Warren and Passaic Counties as well as into Port Jervis, NY, and Miford, PA. Anyone 60 or over is considered a senior citizen. People of any age with temporary or permanent disability, mental or physical, are considered disabled residents. Passenger must be able to travel independently or with their own companion. Bus aides are not provided.

The service is operated curb-to-curb. Passengers should be able to come out of their home to meet the bus. Drivers are not permitted to break the security of the home.

State law prohibits smoking on the bus. Operating a radio or CD/cassette player, as well as consuming any food or beverage on board is also prohibited. Excessively noisy or abusive language or conduct can result in immediate expulsion from the bus. Passengers are asked to refrain from speaking to the driver while the bus is in motion.