Transportation

Reduced Fare MBTA TAP Card: https://www.mbta.com/fares/reduced 

• Offers reduced one-way fares  (e.g. $1.10 for subway and $0.85 for local bus)

• Individuals with disabilities or who receive Medicare may qualify for a reduced fare.

• Individuals 18-64 and are enrolled in a state assistance program may also qualify. 

RIDE Flex: https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/the-ride/the-ride-flex 

• Must be a RIDE customer: sign up here: https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/the-ride/how-apply-the-ride 

• Offers On-Demand travel with either Uber or Lyft using the MBTA Paratransit services. 

Mass Mobility: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massmobility 

• State initiative geared toward promoting accessible transportation for older adults, those with disabilities, and veterans.  

RideMatch: https://massridematch.org/ 

• Allows individuals to plug in location (to/from) and time to find transportation providers. 

• The site will coordinate a route using public transportation options. 

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)

• Paratransit ADA Application: https://therta.com/ada-application/ 

• https://disabilityinfo.org/records/wrta-paratransit-services/ 

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)

• Paratransit ADA Resources: https://www.mwrta.com/senior-and-disabled 

HealthCare Transportation: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/health-care-transportation#masshealth-pt-1-transportation 

• With MassHealth PT-1, individuals can get covered transportation to medical appointments as approved. 

Shriners Hospitals Free Transportation 

• For Shriners Appointments: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/videos/2021/05/patient-transportation 

TriVally Transportation Grant: https://www.trivalleyinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Transportation-Grant-Flyer.pdf 

• Promotes community access via free rides (approximately four free rides a month if qualified). 

Local Senior Centers

• Senior centers often have vans/buses that can bring individuals shopping (e.g., Target, Walmart, Grocery Stores, etc.) by appointment. 

Uber Access: https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/uberwav/ 

• Offers wheelchair vans and ride assistance to support individuals with physical disabilities.