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)
Ride Match Resource
Online search engine for transportation
- Put in city or future date and time to schedule a trip and it will pull up all transportation options
- It will bring up public and private options with important restrictions, times, and prices
- For more information, please visit: RideMatch (massridematch.org)
GoGo Grandparent
- Call 1-855-464-6872 (1-855-GOGO-USA) or go online to com.
- Order a Lyft or Uber ride for anyone 18+ years from any phone; no smart phone
- New services now available include restaurant meal delivery, grocery delivery, and prescription pick-up. Monthly membership starting at 10.39/month (billed annually) applies but can be cancelled anytime. A $0.27/minute (from start to end of ride) concierge fee is added to the Uber or Lyft ride charge.
- GoGo Grandparent will arrange and monitor the Family members with a smart phone will receive text messages on ride status. Call 24/7 to reach live representative or use automated set-up.
24-Seven Ride LLC
- Provides non-emergency medical transportation to hospitals, specialists, dialysis, and appointments
- Hours of operation Mon – Fri 6:00am – 10:00pm, Sat 6:00am – 3:00pm
- Book online at their website: 247ride or call 978-728-3247
Reliable School Medical Transportation Services
- Call 508-963-2865 to book transportation or request a quote
- Provides non-emergency medical transportation
- Door to door pickup
- For more information, please visit: Reliable School Medical Transport, Inc.
Your Ride Inc
- Call: 508-459-3272 to book transportation
- Provides non-emergency medical transportation
- In addition to standard transportation, has option for stretcher transportation
- Door to door pickup, will escort into checkin at your destination
- Other services available, please visit: Your Ride, Inc.
Always There Home Care
- Call: 978-386-7556 for more information
- Provides transportation to appointments and other services
- Please visit website: Always There HomeCare
Wood’s Plus Rideshare Services
- Call 978-400-9338 to book a ride or more information
- Offers non-medical transportation within Gardner and surrounding towns
- Options for curb to curb and door to door services
- Please visit website: WOOD’S PLUS Transportation Service
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
Toy Town Trolley
Free town run shuttle, running through downtown Winchendon to shopping in Rindge, NH
- Call: 978-297-3155, for more information
- Runs only on Saturdays 9am – 3pm
- Schedules are available at Old Murdock, CAC, YMCA
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)
