What is SCM Elderbus? Elderbus is a private, non-profit paratransit transportation company that is under contract with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) to provide transportation to the elderly and disabled in South Central Massachusetts.
What towns does Elderbus serve? Elderbus now serves 21 towns in South Central Massachusetts. They are: Barre, Brimfield, Brookfield, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, West Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, Holland, New Braintree, Oakham, Princeton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Wales, Warren and Webster. What type of
vehicles do you use? Elderbus uses full size vans. Their capacity is 9 passengers.All of these vans are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Do your drivers have any special training? All our drivers are trained in Sensitivity Training, Defensive Driving, Emergency Procedures, Lift and Securement, and Passenger Assistance. What are the future plans of Elderbus? It is the goal of SCM Elderbus to provide safe and secure transportation to the elderly and disabled citizens in our service area.
To reach Elderbus call 1-800-321-0243 124 Southbridge Road Charlton, Massachusetts 01507
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When was Elderbus founded? Elderbus was founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1974 by Dr. George Casaubon, a surgeon at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. The express purpose of starting this service was to provide transportation for the elderly for their medical and hospital visits.
WHO CAN RIDE THE ELDERBUS? If you are 60 or older, or if you are disabled, you are eligible to reserve a ride on ELDERBUS. Wheelchair passengers are always me to ride the Elderbus. WHAT ABOUT
ASSISTANCE? If you need a PCA (Personal Care Attendant) to assist you with your mobility, they may ride free. WHERE CAN I GO ON ELDERBUS? You can use ELDERBUS for medical and hospital appointments, trips to nutrition sites, shopping, visit the hairdresser or barbershop, visit friends, go to the bank or post office, and many other places that are important to you. HOW DO I RESERVE MY RIDE? Call the ELDERBUS at least 48 business hours in advance between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.~ You may call up to one week in advance to reserve your ride. The fare requested is a small price to pay for the benefits you receive. FARES: Unless the town contracts to subsidize a portion of the fare, the following is the fare:
In-town: (each way) $1.00 One-town out: (each way) $1.25 Each additional town: $.25
TYPE OF RIDES: Medical, hospital appointments, nutrition sites, shopping, hairdresser or barbershop, visit friends, banking, post office, work, etc.
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