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There are a variety of transportation options available for Reading residents. Below you will find the essentials and a contact phone number for each.
Happy and safe travels!
Program Name |
Elder/Human Services Van |
Eligibility |
Reading resident - over age 60 and/or disabled |
Purpose |
Shopping, Senior Center, Local Errands, and Hairdressers |
Cost to passenger |
None |
Hours of Operation |
M-TH 9:00am - 3:00pm, F 9:00am - 1:00pm |
Locations |
Reading and very limited out-of-town |
Wheelchair Lift |
Yes |
Policy/Procedures |
Call 781-942-6794 at least 2 days in advance to request a ride. |
Contact |
For all non-medical rides, call 781-942-6794. For medical rides, call 781-942-6608. |
Program Name |
Reading Response Medical Transportation |
Eligibility |
Reading resident - any age - proof of income required |
Purpose |
In-town and out-of-town medical rides |
Cost to passenger |
$0 for some - sliding scale for others Depending on income level |
Hours of Operation |
M-F 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Locations |
Any |
Limitations |
call for details |
Wheelchair Lift |
If requested |
Policy/Procedures |
Click here for detailed information and an application. Applications take time to
process. register early. |
Contact |
Call 781-942-6608 |
Program Name |
Shopping Escort - Volunteers |
Eligibility |
Reading resident - unable to shop unescorted |
Purpose |
Shopping, pharmacy |
Cost to passenger |
None |
Hours of Operation |
Anytime |
Locations |
Reading |
Wheelchair Lift |
No |
Contact |
To apply for the program, call 781-942-6657. |
Program Name |
Medical Escort - Volunteers |
Eligibility |
Reading resident; 60+ or disabled able to get to and from the car with minimal assistance |
Purpose |
Medical Appointment |
Cost to passenger |
Tolls and parking - donation to cover cost of gas is suggested |
Hours of Operation |
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Locations |
Any |
Wheelchair Lift |
No |
Contact |
To apply for the program and learn about additional criteria and limitattion, call 781-942-6657. |
Program Name |
The RIDE (MBTA) |
Eligibility |
Physical, cognitive or emotional inability to use public transportation |
Purpose |
Any |
Cost to passenger |
Varies |
Hours of Operation |
M- Sun. 6:00am - 1:00am |
Locations |
Any |
Wheelchair Lift |
If requested |
Contact |
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Program Name |
Mystic Valley Elder Services |
Eligibility |
Age 60+ and a Resident of Reading, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Stoneham or Wakefield. |
Purpose |
Chemotherapy, Radiation, or Dialysis treatments |
Cost to passenger |
Donation |
Hours of Operation |
Anytime |
Locations |
Any |
Wheelchair Lift |
If needed |
Contact |
MVES Care Options at 781-324-7705 ext. 100 |
Program Name |
MBTA general service |
Eligibility |
Any |
Purpose |
Any |
Cost to passenger |
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Hours of Operation |
M- Sun. 6:00am - 1:00am |
Locations |
Please follow this link… click here. |
Wheelchair Lift |
No |
Contact |
Call 617-222-3200 with questions. |
Taxi Cabs |
Taxi Time - Wakefield |
781-224-2828 |
7days 3:30am - 11:00pm |
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Town Taxi of Stoneham |
781-245-1111 |
7days 4:30am - 1:00am |
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Wakefield Taxi |
781-246-9600 |
7days 24 hours a day |
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Wilmington Taxi |
978-658-3859 |
M-F 6:00am - 7:00pm Sat. 8:00am - 4:00pm Logan Airport - 7days/24 hours |
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