TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS ARE POSSIBLE
THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF BID HOSPITAL-NEEDHAM
- Volunteer-based transportation to medical appointments has been provided for over 25 years
- Advanced reservations are required; Needham residents only
- No charge
- Call the Council Office at 781-444-2415 to make a reservation.
• MEDICAL APPOINTMENT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
- Medical appointments in Needham and local areas include: BID Hospital-Needham, Dedham Medical, local PT appointments, labs, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, etc. We are not able to provide transportation into Boston or Brookline.
- Volunteer drivers utilize their own personal cars or the Council will set up a fee-based program [eg. UBER/LYFT] to provide the transportation
[supported by a grant from BID-Needham Hospital and subsidized with Council funds] - not handicapped-accessible
- Rides are considered curb to curb: driver picks up the person at their home and drops off at medical appointment location; no mobility assistance can be provided
- The driver will either wait for the person or come back when the appointment is finished at a pre-arranged time to bring the person home or call the Council office to have a Lyft ride arranged for pick up.
- Donations gratefully accepted by the Council office; no tipping please
• TRANSPORTATION OF “LAST RESORT”
- An expanded transportation program that is offered to Needham residents with “unique transportation needs”
- click here for program policies
Volunteer Drivers Wanted
- We are always looking for volunteer drivers…are you interested?
- Please complete the Driver Application Form and we will contact you
- Volunteer Drivers Provide Between 8-10 Rides Each Month
- Drivers utilize their own personal cars