Transportation Services

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

We all agree that transportation is a very important and much needed service provided by the COA. We are happy to be able to provide curbside transportation to Fairhaven seniors, 60 years old and older, via our COA vans or by medical transportation volunteers.

IN-TOWN TRANSPORTATION

The Fairhaven COA provides in-town transportation Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00. There is a limited number of 10 people per day so we ask that you call the senior center as soon as you know when you will be needing a ride. We also ask that you limit your outing to one place per day. The van will provide transportation to and from medical appointments in Fairhaven (Southcoast on Mill Rd.), barber shops/hairdressers, pharmacies, banks, therapy, stores, etc. There is no charge for this transportation, however, a donation is gratefully accepted.

VOLUNTEER DRIVER FOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Volunteers, who have had an appropriate CORI, a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, may be available to provide local transportation to medical appointments in the Greater New Bedford/Dartmouth area. The driver uses his/her own vehicle for this service. To book a ride to a medical appointment, please call the Fairhaven COA as soon as you have your appointment. You will be asked your name, address, phone number, destination and time of your appointment. COA staff will reach out to the volunteer drivers. If a volunteer driver is available to provide the transportation, the senior will be notified and the driver will reach out to the senior to arrange a pick up time. The COA charges no fee for this service, however, there is a suggested donation of $10.00 for in town and out-of-town trips given to the driver directly from the senior to assist with the cost of fuel. 

NOTE: Drivers will not be asked to provide transportation to those who are non-ambulatory, incontinent, violent or otherwise medically inappropriate. No transportation can be provided to anyone who is having a procedure requiring anesthesia.

SPECIAL TRIPS

Every Wednesday, the Fairhaven COA van provides a trip to a mall or casino. Fairhaven seniors are considered first for special trips, however, a list of out-of-town seniors is kept in the event there are seats available. Reservations for the Wednesday mall trips must be phoned into the Fairhaven COA after the 15th of the current month for the following month trips. No food or beverage is allowed on the van.

Please call the Fairhaven Senior Center at 508-979-4029 with any transportation requests or questions.