Brick to Add Additional Bus for Senior Transportation

MicroBird G5 minibus. (Photo: A-Z Bus Sales)

Brick officials this week unanimously approved the purchase of an additional bus for the Senior Service Department, which runs the township’s senior transportation services.

The council awarded a contract under the Ocean County cooperative pricing program to Robert H. Hoover and Sons, of Flanders, N.J., for the purchase of 2024 MicroBird G5 minibus, built upon a Ford chassis with a 7.3L V8 engine. The bus is capable of carrying 16 passengers. An example image of this model bus from a dealership appears embedded with this story.

The $150,194 bus is being funded through a state Community Project Grant which was received in 2023.

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Brick’s Senior Shuttle service has grown quickly since its introduction in 2012. It provides free transportation to residents ages 60 and over. The schedule runs as follows:

• Monday through Friday: Transportation to and from Brick Township Senior Center and Nutrition Program.
• Monday through Thursday: Transportation to and from Brick Township shopping centers (Wal Mart, Shop Rite, Stop and Shop, dollar store).
• Last Friday of each month: Ocean County Mall.
• Available Fridays: Recreational trips to local points of interest.

Senior Shuttle rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents wishing to schedule a ride should call 732-920-8686 to schedule a ride. A brief registration will be required prior to using the service.

The township also offers a senior citizen dialysis transportation service that can be reached using the same phone number.