Bellingham-GATRA Senior & Handicapped Transportation
If you are at least 60 years of age or a younger disabled resident we provide rides in Town and the surrounding area (Abutting communities - up to 10 miles) from Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Other requests are considered on a case by case basis as needed.
We currently have three vans which can accommodate wheelchairs or riders that use canes or walkers. If you are requesting a ride for the first time you will be screened for eligibility. While no fare is charged, donations are gratefully accepted and used for transportation related needs above and beyond the Town’s budget.
Call the Center with your requests. One of our staff will call you back to confirm your information and ride arrangements.
We ask that you make your local MEDICAL appointments between 9:30 am and 1 pm for best availability and give us at least 48 hours notice.
There is also very limited long-distance medical transportation available (medical appointments only) to destinations such as the Boston area, Worcester, the Framingham area and Providence, funded by our Town and rider donations ($25 requested per round trip in an envelope - checks made payable to the Town of Bellingham). Give us at least 5 days notice for long distance medical appointments, more if possible. Someone may accompany you if needed (no fee charged).
We are looking for volunteers or Tax Work Off participants to escort frail riders on our van to medical appointments and errands. If interested, please call Laura at 508-966-0398.
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