Transportation Available to Senior Citizens of Newton

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All transportation services (Senior Center Transportation, Medical & Other Transportation and Shopper’s Service) are bundled together as one, with Veteran’s Taxi as the sole provider.

• Those seeking transportation to medical appointments may use this service, Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00. All of these trips must be within the City of Newton. This service will take residents to Adult Day Health Programs up to 2 miles outside of the city.
• Shopper’s Service, is available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10:00-2:00. You may choose your day & time and grocery store (within Newton).
• Transportation to and from the Senior Center runs from 8:00 to 4:00. (Center opens at 8:30.)
• Riders should call 617-796-1288 to reserve all trips and must submit a voucher, available at the Senior Center, in books or individually. Riders may be put on a regular schedule for any of these services. (Same day, time and destination, daily or weekly) A contribution of $3 each way is suggested with a minimum contribution of $1. Anyone unable to make the $1 contribution should request a Transportation Contribution Exemption Form. Upon acceptance of this form, vouchers will be made available.

How to Get a Voucher Book:

How to Get a Voucher Book:
Voucher books (or individual vouchers) are to be used instead of cash to pay for the rides provided by the Department of Senior Services as described:

• Anyone wishing a voucher book or individual vouchers can come to the Newton Senior Center at 345 Walnut St. and get them.
• Vouchers can be requested by mail with a contribution check to the Newton Senior Center at 345 Walnut St. Newton, MA, 02460. Please make sure your name and address are clearly stated. Allow adequate time for mail delivery.
• A contribution of $3 each way is suggested. A minimum contribution of $1 required. Those unable to make the $1 minimum donation (per voucher) may request a Transportation Contribution Exemption Form.
• These vouchers are unique to these services and are different from the coupons available through Veteran's Taxi, for taxi service.

For transportation to destinations outside of Newton please call:

• Busy Bee- 1-800-427-0230 (Some destinations outside Newton)
• The RIDE- 1-617-222-5123 (eligibility required)
• The Newton Senior Center for more details, 617-796-1660.

Newton Senior Citizen Transportation (PDF)

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