DAV Transportation Network
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Requirements are:
- You must be a veteran
- Enrolled in VA health care
- Reservations need to be made two weeks in advance, as volunteer drivers provide the service
Albany | Charles Drew (518) 626-5504 |
Hours: 5:30am-2:00pm |
Serving: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, and Schnecetady counties. | ||
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Bath | James (Ted) Steck (607) 735-0583 |
Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm |
Serving: Alleghany, Chemung and Steuben Counties. | ||
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Batavia | Paul Judkins (585) 297-1170 |
Hours: 7:00am-2:00pm |
Serving: Genesee, Wyoming, and part of Erie and Livingston Counties. | ||
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Buffalo | Robert McTighe (716) 862-6544 |
Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm |
Serving: Erie, Niagara and part of Cattaraugus Counties. | ||
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Canandaigua | Nick Conrad (585) 393-7585 |
Hours: 7:00am-2:00pm |
Serving: Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne Counties, and a small portion of Yates County. | ||
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Rochester | Jeffrey Matthews (585) 463-2661 |
Hours: 7:00am-1:00pm |
Serving: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca and Wayne Counties. | ||
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Syracuse | Joseph Schneider (315) 425-4400, ext. 54352 |
Hours: 8:00am-2:00pm |
Serving: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, St. Lawrence Counties. | ||
For specific information about your DAV Transportation Coordinator’s role, please visit the DAV Transportation Network * website.
Interested in Volunteering? Call your local DAV Transportation Coordinator now to find out how you can help this vital program. |

Veterans Transportation System (VTS)
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Veterans Transportation System supplements existing transportation available to get veterans to and from their medical appointments.
Requirements are:
- You must be a veteran
- Enrolled in VA health care
- Reservations must be made one day in advance
- A veteran may be accompanied by one caregiver, spouse or family member
To schedule a ride contact:
Albany |
(518) 626-6791 |
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Bath |
(607) 664-4682 |
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Canandaigua/Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic |
(585) 393-7320 |
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Syracuse |
(315) 425-4351 |
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Western New York |
(716) 862-6800 |
Please note the VTS shuttle will be allotted ten minutes at each location before proceeding to the next stop.
Any issues or concerns please call the VTS feedback line at (855) 682-4048.