Transportation

Individuals with disabilities have several options for transportation to and from medical appointments, social activities, or employment.  Most are dependent on their level of navigation ability.  

The most commonly-used options:  

• MBTA: Fixed-route services with a regular route and schedule (bus or subway)
• People with disabilities may qualify for discounted fares: learn more
• Paratransit in Greater Boston / other regions of the state: Origin-to-destination service. Rides are shared and there may be other stops on the way. Riders need to book in advance (e.g. day before)
• The Ride (Paratransit for the MBTA)
• The Ride Flex: Ride Pilot that allows existing customers to sign up for subsidizing trips on Lyft, Uber, and Curb
• Ride Match: A one-stop searchable directory of public, private, and accessible transportation options
• Long Distance Medical Shuttle to Boston: Offered in select communities
• Regional Transport Options

Other Resources:  

• Learn to Ride travel instruction: Teaches individuals with disabilities how to use public transportation independently and safely. 
• Volunteer Rides: Contact your local Council on Aging to see if they offer a volunteer driver program. 
• MassHealth Transportation: Rides to medical appointments for MassHealth consumers are known as PT-1.  See link.  Transportation also is provided for MassHealth Day programs but this is coordinated through the day program and state agency.  It is not reviewed on the link.