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MART Subscription Service

  • Pre-paid curb to curb ride service between 5 AM-7:30 PM for Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, Lancaster, Lunenburg, and Westminster. Vehicles cannot enter private driveways.
  • Subscription Service is public transportation service provided on a monthly basis
  • Shared ride, and can be up to 90 minutes. The vehicle has up to 20 minutes to arrive. The vehicle will not wait more than 3 minutes to pick you up
  • This service is given for a consistent schedule to and from the same origin and destination (example from home to work)
  • Gardner transport must be within the town of Gardner. People in Leominster and Fitchburg can be taken to both towns

Where can you sign up?

Adults over 60 can register at the senior centers in Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, Lancaster, Lunenburg, and Westminster. Call 978-345-7711 x3 for more information

Visit the MRTA website for more information.

MART Boston and Worcester Flex Route Shuttles

Shuttle routes that stop at Fitchburg Intermodal and Leominster Senior Center before going to Boston or Worcester locations including major hospitals

  • For 60+ the fare $2.50 for Worcester/$10.00 for Boston each way and PCAs are $5.00 for Boston or Worcester (subject to change)
  • Both shuttles are free for Veterans with proper ID and Veteran PCAs
  • For more information, including transit schedules please visit: Worcester Shuttle or Boston Shuttle
  • Additional fact sheet on MART Boston and Worcester shuttle can be requested from ASNCM

Medicaid Transportation (PT-1)

Transportation is provided to MassHealth covered services, including medical, counseling, and day habilitation appointments.

  • Check eligibility at 1-800-841-2900
  • MassHealth provider must complete an online transportation request (PT-1), this can take up to 3 days to process. Once approved a letter will be mailed
  • MART requests at least 3 business days advance notice during normal business hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm whenever possible. Can schedule transportation online, by mobile app or by phone.
  • For more information, please visit: Member Services – Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (mrta.us)

UBER App

  • Schedule a ride via UBER app or on-line (uber.com).
  • Driver’s name, photo, type of vehicle, license plate sent to
  • Available 24/7. Private payrates dependent on type of vehicle, destination, and ride

LYFT App

  • Schedule a ride via LYFT or on-line (lyft.com). Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Private pay rates dependent on type of vehicle, destination, and ride demand

Disclaimer: This resource comes as a courtesy from ASNCM. You are hereby notified that Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts does not recommend, guarantee, or assume liability for the performance or lack thereof, for any of the resources listed.
Compiled by the Information & Referral at Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts. (Updated annually 10/2024)

Updated on October 18, 2024

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