Transportation

The Council on Aging will advertise for specific events when we will be using our shuttle van. For these events the shuttle will pick people up at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot 1/2 hour before the event and will return you to your car 1/2 hour after the event. Avoid parking hassles and use this convenient option!

Free transportation to medical appointments within Waltham is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 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. There is no tipping, but voluntary donations are accepted. Transportation for handicapped clients under age 60 is subject to availability.

Available on Thursdays at 8:20 a.m. to Hannaford Market and 12:20 p.m. to Shaw's Market. Each shopping trip is 1 hour 15 minutes. Call the senior center to reserve a space. There is no charge for this service, yet voluntary donations are accepted.

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. S.S.I. recipients pay $2.50 per book. S.S.I. proof required.

You must be at least 60 years of age to qualify for transportation to most destinations in the Greater Boston area. Call 1-866-633-7433 for more information.

Senior citizens qualify for reduced fare on all MBTA service with a Senior Citizen ID card. For more information call 617-222-5438 or TTY 617-222-5854. As of February 2011, subway service at most stations is 60 cents and regular local bus service is 40 cents.

Transportation for those who because of a mental, physical, or sensory disability are unable to use general public transportation. Applicants must provide a doctor's letter. Applications are available at the Council on Aging office.