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Commission researches transportation options—ride‑hail services, NEMT and a van tax exemption
Summary
Simsbury commissioners heard proposals to assemble transportation options into the commission’s resource guide, including commercial services (GoGoGrandparents), Connecticut DSS NEMT (Medicaid-only) and a reported property‑tax exemption for wheelchair‑equipped vans; members agreed to catalogue eligibility details.
Commission members spent a substantive part of the meeting reviewing local transportation options for older residents and people with disabilities and agreed to collect concrete eligibility and contact information for inclusion in the commission’s resource guide.
Speaker 4 said they are compiling a spreadsheet comparing potential providers and described GoGoGrandparents — a ride‑hail service…
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