Transportation Program

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Contact Information

Salem Council on Aging
Contact: Melissa Taylor, Transportation Coordinator
Email Address: sfelton@salem.com
Phone: 978-744-0924 xx12
Fax: 978-744-0925

401 Bridge Street Salem, MA 01970
Area Served: Northeast

Map Location Transportation Program

Narrative

Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. Must be a resident of Salem, 60+ years or have a disability. Salem Residents only must be a member of Handi-Ride. A lift-equipped service. Fee: None to elders of Salem. Transportation services include medical appoints and hair appointments.

Policies:
1. A minimum of two business day's notice is required for ride requests. Call 978-744-0924, ext. 43008
2. Transportation service is free, but donations ($1 for in town; $3 for out-of-town) are welcomed.
3. Pickups may be as many as 15 minutes prior to or after the scheduled time.
4. Transportation services are strictly curb-to-curb.
5. Passengers MUST stay seated at all times when the van is in motion.
6. For grocery shopping return trips, no more than two bags are allowed.

Service Types

  • Door to Door-Lift

Program Type

  • Transportation

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Public Transportation

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds