Transportation Program

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS ARE POSSIBLE

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 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

An expanded transportation program that is offered to Needham residents with “unique transportation needs”
Call the office to set up your appointment for a Lyft ride
Rides are offered M-F from 9 am to 3 pm
All Covid safety protocol is in place – mask must be worn.
Client must be able to get to and from the car and in and out of the car independently.
click here for additional program policies
NOW Available on FRIDAYS!

Volunteer Drivers Wanted