Transportation

If you need help in obtaining transportation or need an application to sign up, please call our Transportation Coordinator at 508-485-6492, ext. 32100.

MCOA Transportation

Transportation is provided to residents of Marlborough age 60 and over who are registered for the Transportation program. The MCOA mini bus is handicapped accessible. The MCOA provides transportation in locations Marlborough, Hudson and Northborough daily. Designated trips to grocery stores are offered as well as trips to personal appointments (not medical appointments) and trips to the Senior Center. Please check the "Marlborough Seniors on the Go!" newsletter for a monthly listing of scheduled destinations.

The MCOA Transportation program is partially funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

How to Schedule

We request at least 2 business days' notice and not more than 2 weeks in advance, by calling 508-485-6492, ext. 32100 and leaving your name, phone number, day and date when you want travel, drop off time and return time, as well as the street name and number of the location of your destination.

Dial-A-Ride provided by MWRTA (Medical Appointments Only)

To Schedule a Ride for a MEDICAL APPOINTMENT:  Call with at least 3 business days' notice and not more than 2 weeks in advance to MWRTA directly at 508-820-4650.

Please Note: You must complete the application and schedule a ride one day in advance.

Dial-A-Ride/Kiessling Transit is a sub-contract provider for the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, also referred to as MWRTA. Your transit account must be funded directly through MWRTA in order to participate in this service.

Personal Care Attendant

Should an individual require a "personal care attendant", that assistant can ride free when accompanying said individual provided the ride reservation for the personal care attendant is made at the same time as the primary ride booking. A personal care attendant for whom a ride reservation is not made in advance will be charged regular fare.

Please Note: Non-ADA trips may be subject to vehicle availability during peak service hours. Framingham and Natick Saturday and Sunday service and weekday late night service is available through the MBTA Ride.