Drive Happiness - Seniors Assisted Transportation
Drive Happiness provides affordable transportation for seniors in Edmonton to medical appointments, shopping, banking, and social activities, helping them remain independent. The service operates through a volunteer-based model with pre-booked scheduling.
- Emphasis on medical appointment rides
- Pre-booked scheduling
- Subsidized rates
- Volunteer-based / low cost
- 46 client reviews (4.3★ average)
Strong fit for medical appointment rides.
Drive Happiness provides affordable transportation for seniors in Edmonton to medical appointments, shopping, banking, and social activities, helping them remain independent. The service operates through a volunteer-based model with pre-booked scheduling.
Families report peace of mind knowing a consistent, friendly driver handles appointments
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What they're known for.
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Seniors without a vehicle who need regular medical or errand trips
- Ongoing independent living support, recurring medical appointments
- Limited mobility, dialysis patients, post-accident recovery
Ask first if
- Membership and prepayment required before rides are confirmed; ride availability depends on volunteer capacity and is not guaranteed
- In-home care, spouse loss, loss of driving ability
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Edmonton families.
Edmonton, AB
In their own words.
“This service took my husband to all his appointments at Cross Cancer. The main driver Carol is an angel 😇 She also helped me too. It's a great service for seniors 👏 👍 ❤️❤️”
“I applied for this service for my mom. It's been such a positive experience!! The staff are caring, helpful and the driver has been dependable, patient and kind to my mom!! I can't say enough positive things about this service.”
“Wonderful service!! My mom uses them often - the drivers are so friendly.”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. See all reviews on the provider's Google listing.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Happiness - Seniors Assisted Transportation · this provider | 46 | 4.3 | Medical Appointment Rides |
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What types of trips does Drive Happiness provide transportation for? +
Drive Happiness transports seniors to medical appointments, cancer treatment centres, dialysis units, physiotherapy, grocery runs, and general errands. Reviewers note the service covers a wide variety of destinations needed to support independent living.
Who drives for Drive Happiness? +
All drivers are volunteers who choose which rides to accept based on their own availability. Volunteers undergo screening including a Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver's Abstract before being approved.
Is the service affordable compared to taxis or rideshare apps? +
Multiple reviewers describe the service as low-cost and significantly more affordable than taxis or Uber, which is one of the primary reasons seniors and families choose it.
Can the service accommodate seniors with mobility challenges? +
Reviewers describe drivers assisting passengers with walkers and even shovelling sidewalks to prevent falls, suggesting drivers provide hands-on help beyond just driving.
Does Drive Happiness serve areas outside Edmonton? +
Reviewers mention service in both Edmonton and Airdrie, and the organization is described as operating in multiple communities across Alberta.
How does Drive Happiness help with social isolation? +
Reviewers consistently highlight that drivers engage passengers in conversation during rides, and many riders develop ongoing friendly relationships with their regular drivers, reducing loneliness.
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