Springwell’s Information & Referral Department is available to discuss resources for older adults, family caregivers or persons with disabilities. Call Springwell at (508) 573-7200, Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm or e-mail inforef@springwell.com.
Dover Council on Aging (COA) 508-315-5734
Transportation is available through the JFK Transportation Service. Purchase tickets at COA to use JFK Transportation Service. Hours of service are Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Local Ride Vouchers (Medical and Non-Medical) cost $30.00 and provide 10 tickets for Dover and nearby towns. Boston Rides (Medical Only): cost $20 for a one way voucher. JFK requires a 48 hour notice and tickets are purchased at the Dover COA. Please remember to tip your driver. For more information, including towns served, call the Dover COA
Springwell’s Senior Medical Escort Program 617-926-4100
This Springwell program matches seniors age 60 or older with volunteers to drive and/or accompany them to medical appointments in Boston and its western suburbs. To be eligible, an individual needs to be unable to get to medical appointments independently, and able to get in and out of the car with minimal assistance. The individual is responsible for tolls and parking fees. The requested donation is $4.00 each way. Call Springwell at least two or more weeks before the appointment to make your request.
BeDriven 800-233-7483
BeDriven® offers shuttle van and car service, by reservation, to and from Boston area health facilities, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, health clinics, rehabilitation facilities, etc. for non-emergency medical appointments.
If you require prescriptions to be filled or equipment picked-up, special arrangements can be made at the time of booking or by contacting a reservation agent prior to pick up.
The RIDE 617-337-2727
This MBTA service is for persons with disabilities and seniors who are unable to independently use public transportation. The program requires a face-to-face interview which can be scheduled over the phone. Free transportation to the interview will be provided by The RIDE. Once approved, rides are scheduled by calling 1-844-427-7433.
GoGo Grandparent 855-464-6871
GoGo Grandparent allows a person of any age to use Uber or Lyft without having a smartphone. They can provide transportation to any destination provided the individual can get in and out of the vehicle with minimal assistance. Call GoGo Grandparent and follow the prompts to arrange your ride.
JFK Transportation 508-315-5734
Local and medical and non-medical rides to local destinations and to Boston
Blackstone Valley Livery 508-278-4415 or bvls@charter.net
Door to door, non-emergency transportation. Does not accept requests for post-anesthesia transportation.
MART (Montachusett Regional Transit Authority) 508-278-4415
Non-emergency transportation to MassHealth-covered services.
Tommy’s Taxi 508-872-3500
Local Taxi Service