Taxi Voucher Program

RVT’s Taxi Voucher Program provides accessible transportation outside of the Connecticut River Valley service area and RVT’s hours of operation. Taxi voucher service is available 24/7 throughout Connecticut. The service is available to seniors age 60 and over and persons with disabilities. Participant’s payments are matched 100% through the program, making taxi trips more affordable.

  • Eligibility and Application Process

    Anyone with a CT statewide reduced fare ID, a Medicare card, certified for ADA paratransit or age 60 and over is immediately eligible for the Taxi Voucher Program. The participant must complete the Taxi Voucher Application form with payment to begin using the program. Please allow 5 business days plus mail time (if mailing application) for the account to be loaded. For questions regarding the application form, please call (860) 510-0429 x106 or email accounting@estuarytransit.org.  Once accepted, refills may be done online in the “Purchasing Vouchers” section.

    Taxi Voucher Application
  • Service Area

    To use the Taxi Voucher Program, the trip must either begin or end in one of the following towns: Clinton, Chester, Durham, Essex, East Haddam, Deep River, Durham, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. The other end of the trip can be anywhere that Curtin Transportation is able to travel within Connecticut.

  • Purchasing Vouchers

    Taxi Vouchers may be purchase by mail or online.

    Mail: Simply mail your Taxi Voucher Application with your initial payment of at least $25. RVT will credit an account in your name with Curtin Transportation at double the amount of your payment.

    Online: Click the link below

    Taxi Voucher Purchase
  • Attendants/Companions

    Up to three (3) companions, including a Personal Care Attendant (PCA), may ride for free with the eligible rider. The eligible rider and companions must have the same origin and destination, and the voucher may only be used by the eligible rider. Individuals must present identification when using the taxi voucher. Service animals are welcome.

  • How To Book A Trip

    Once your account has been funded, you may book a trip by calling the taxi provider, Curtin Transportation, at (860) 443-1655. Reservations may be made between 9am to 1:30pm, Monday through Friday at least two days in advance, but up to three months in advance. Be sure you have sufficient funds on your account before booking the trip.

  • Cancellations/No Shows

    Cancellations must be made at least 1 business day before the pick-up time to avoid a charge. No-shows will be charged for the full one-way trip.

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