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Transportation

Council on Aging Parking StickersParking stickers are available to Waltham residents who have reached the age of 62+. You must show a drivers license and the vehicle registration upon purchase. The sticker cost is $5.00 and entitles you to park in the off street municipal lots and parking decks. The stickers expire on December 31st of each year.
Council on Aging Shuttle Service

The Council on Aging offers a shuttle service. We can bring you to the senior center, to the pharmacy, to visit friends and other errands. It is available from 9 AM - 3 PM. Rides need to be scheduled one week in advance. Due to popular demand, we can only book one ride at a time.

Council on Aging Medical Van | 781-314-3499

 

Free transportation to medical appointments within Waltham is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:0 0 p.m. Make reservations as soon as possible. The van provides curb to curb service. Wheelchair service is available. If having outpatient surgery, rider must provide for his/her own ride home. Voluntary donations are accepted. Transportation for handicapped clients under age 60 is subject to availability.

Council on Aging Shopping Bus | 781-314-3499

 

Our shopping service is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Market Basket. The day you shop is based on where you live in the city. Please call the transportation coordinator to reserve a space. There is no charge for this service, but voluntary donations are accepted. 

Council on Aging Taxi Voucher Discount Program | 781-314-3499

 

Taxi vouchers are available to all Waltham residents over the age of 60. Proof of age is required and your initial purchase must be made in person. The cost is $5.00 for a book of $10.00 vouchers. Mass Health subscribers receive a greater discount. The vouchers expire on June 30th of each year. The vouchers are not valid for rides to the airport or cruise ports.

MBTA Reduced Pass Program

Senior/T.A.P. ID's are available to seniors age 65+ and persons with disabilities at the MBTA's Office for Transportation Access in downtown Boston, adjacent to the Red and Orange Lines at Downtown Crossing Station. The Charlie Card store is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

MBTA - The RideTHE RIDE is the MBTA's para-transit service for people with disabilities who are unable to independently use general public transportation. It is an origin-to-destination, accessible shared ride service for people who are eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.To apply for THE RIDE, you will need to appear in person for a confidential interview with a Mobility Coordinator. Call 617-337-2727. 
Outside of Waltham call SpringwellThis medical transportation service is for seniors age 60+ who have appointments outside of Waltham. A $4.00 voluntary donation is requested per ride. Call 617-926-4100 3 business days in advance of the appointment to schedule a ride.