Seniors: driving and transportation
Find transportation services, learn how to get an accessible parking permit, renew your driver’s licence and more.
Transportation services
Ontario Health atHome
Find a local service provider to arrange transportation services for when you need help and/or if other options are not available.
Northern Health Travel Grant
Get money to help cover your costs if you live in Northern Ontario and must travel long distances to access medical specialist services.
GO Transit discount
Get a discount on your train or bus ride if you are 65 years or older.
Non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit
Get health and medical transportation coverage.
Volunteer driver services
Find volunteer driver services that may be available in your area through:
211 Ontario
Search in your area for:
- public transportation
- bus and specialized transit services
- organizations that provide transportation services
Driver’s licence renewal
Driver's licence renewal
If you are under 80, you need to renew your driver’s licence every 5 years. Learn how to renew.
Driver's licence renewal: 80 years and over
After you turn 80, you need to renew your driver’s licence every 2 years. Learn how to renew.
DriveTest Centres
Search for a centre near you and book your vision, written and road tests for all licence types.
ServiceOntario digital reminders
Get free reminders to renew your driver’s licence, licence plate, health card, or Ontario Photo Card. Service available for email, text message or phone call.
Vehicle permit and plates
Accessible parking permit
Learn how to apply for a new accessible parking permit, get a traveller’s permit, get a permit for your company, replace a lost or stolen permit, or change information on your permit.
Veteran licence plate
Learn about the veteran graphic on licence plates and get the form to apply for one.
Buying or selling vehicles
Used vehicle information package (UVIP)
Learn how to order a that contains a description of a vehicle and its Ontario history. If you are the seller, you are legally required to provide this package to a buyer when you sell a pre-owned vehicle.
Mature driver education
Canada Safety Council: 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course
For older drivers, take this driving course to help you address age-related driving challenges, review driving rules and learn common causes of collisions.
Canadian Automobile Association (CAA): Senior Drivers Toolkit
Read through the toolkit designed for seniors and their loved ones. It helps you assess fitness to drive, maintain driving confidence and modify driving habits, if needed.