Transportation

Transportation Scheduling - 617-993-2980
​Please call at least one day in advance to schedule your ride.
By van or larger "Belderbus" we can provide pre-arranged transportation for individuals or group-shopping trips.

Individual Transportation Requests
You can request pre-reserved rides for any of the following:

• For medical appointments in Belmont and some surrounding towns
• For rides to-from Beech Street Center to attend scheduled programs or use Center resources (such as the Computer Lab)
• For some social purposes (such as hairdressers, local shopping)
  — on an as-needed basis and subject to availability
• For scheduled shopping trips to supermarkets
  — based on available seating

Please note that medical rides supersede all others.

Supermarket Trips
$2 suggested donation to BelderBus. Belmont residents over the age of 60 or with disabilities are eligible. Reservation required: 617-993-2980.

• Market Basket: First and third Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. with 1.5 hours to shop.

Other Assistance
We are pleased to announce that the Volunteer Driver Program  has commenced and we are currently filling ride request from Seniors.  We currently have 10 volunteer drivers who will supply transportation to and from work obligations within Belmont, social commitments, and rides to Arlington, Cambridge, Boston and Brookline for medical appointments.  Also, if you are interested in being a volunteer driver, please contact Mary Cloherty, our transportation coordinator at 617-993-2989.
The Belmont Taxi Medical Rides program has been renewed until Dec. 31, 2023. This transportation is curb to curb, and all rides are booked through the COA. Please call at least two business days in advance to book your ride. Medical rides are limited to two round-trip rides per person and are limited to specific locations. Please call Marty Cloherty at 617-993-2989.
 
We are not "The Ride" but we can assist you by providing:

• Applications for the MBTA Ride service
• Referrals for other transportation needs

Please note:  We are not allowed to physically assist people into or out of any vehicles or buildings, due to strict liability insurance regulations. If you need physical assistance, please contact Springwell Services or another service of your choice.

Senior Parking Passes
Senior Belmont residents over 65 are eligible to park for free at any metered spot and in all municipal parking lots in town for 2 hours each trip. Please  call 617-993-2978 to make an appointment to obtain or renew your 2023 permit.  Cost: $5