Transportation

The Department of Senior Services is able to offer all Newton residents over the age of 60 our voucher transportation program. Riders are driven on an individual basis and are through the local Veteran's Taxi service. Destinations include medical appointments, Newton grocery stores, long-term care facilities, Newton City Hall and Library, places of worship, and the Senior Center.

All riders must call 617-796-1288 to reserve all trips and must submit a voucher at the time of pick-up. Reservations must be made 3 business days in advance, except to the Senior Center.

Medical Transportation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To Newton medical appointments and the following destinations:
65 Walnut St., Wellesley
1 Washington St., Wellesley
173 Worcester Rd., Wellesley
195 Worcester Rd., Wellesley
230 Worcester Rd., Wellesley
830 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
850 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
1244 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
1153 Centre St., Boston (Faulkner Hospital)
280 Washington St., Brighton (St. Elizabeth's Hospital)

The Shopper's Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Your choice of Newton market.

Long-term Care Facilities: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To destinations in Newton or to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Limit 2 visits per week.

Houses of Worship: To destinations in Newton for religious services.

Newton Free Library and Newton City Hall: Mondays and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday Library 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 
Reserve for services listed above 3 days in advance.

Newton Senior Center: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reservations should be made by 4:00 p.m. of the day before travel.

How to Get Vouchers

Service	Destinations	Days	Hours	Eligible	Cost
Senior Center Transport	To and from the Senor Center	Monday - Friday	8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 1 day in advance	Newton Resident 60+ Years	1 Yellow Voucher Each Way
Grocery Transport	Food stores within Newton	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 3 days in advance	Newton Resident 60+ Years	1 Yellow Voucher Each Way
Medical Appointments	Newton and 10 Destinations Outside Newton	Monday – Friday	8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 3 days in advance	Newton Resident 60+ Years	1 Yellow Voucher Each Way
Long Term Care Facility Within Newton or Newton Wellesley Hospital	City of Newton	Monday – Friday Limit 2 times per week	8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 3 days in advance	Newton Resident 60+ Years	1 Yellow Voucher Each Way
Houses of Worship	City of Newton	For Religious Services Only	When services are scheduled; call 3 days in advance	Newton Resident 60+ Years	1 Yellow Voucher Each Way
Library / City Hall	City of Newton	Monday, Wednesday and Sunday	M,W 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 3 days in advance	Newton Resident 60+ Years	1 Yellow Voucher Each Way

 
Other Transportation Services

Service	Phone	Destinations	Days	Hours	Eligible	Cost
The Ride	Registration 617-222-5123 Reservations 877-765-7433	Within Route 128	7 Days Per Week	5am – 1am Call By 5pm One Day in Advance	Disabled Pre Approved	$4-$5 Each Way
Busy Bee Medical Transport	800-427-0230 Call Between 9am and 3pm	Medical Destinations in Boston, Brookline, Belmont, Watertown, Waltham, Wellesley, Weston, Needham	Monday – Friday	10am – 3:30pm Call 3 Business Days in Advance	60+ Years Handicapped Accessible	$4 Requested Donation Each Way
Med Ride	866-633-7433	Newton and Surrounding Area	Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm	Anytime Call 3 Days in Advance	Anyone Including Disabled	Call For Fees, Private Pay
Med Escort (Springwell)	617-926-4100 x246	Greater Boston	Monday – Friday	9am – 4pm Reservations At Least One Week in Advance	60+ Ambulatory	$4 Requested Donation Each Way; Volunteer Drivers
ITN Greater Boston	508-309-7375	Western Suburbs	365 Days	24 Hours Per Day	60+ Years	$60 Annual $4 / Ride $1.50 / Mile
American Cancer Society	800-227-2345	New England	Monday – Friday	2 Days in Advance	All Cancer Patients	No Charge Volunteer Drivers