Provider Details

Wakefield COA Van

Address:

30 Converse St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

Customer Service:

781-245-3312

Description of Services

Wakefield’s Council on Aging has transportation services available so our residents can attend medical appointments, get to the bank or salon, grocery shop, and more.

Please schedule all transportation requests at least 48 hours (two working days) in advance by calling 781-245-3312. There is a $2 service fee per local Wakefield trip; transportation to the Senior Center is free.

General transportation

Our service is available to take you to salons, barber shops, banks, shops, and residences throughout Wakefield. General transportation is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Medical appointments

Medical appointment transportation to Wakefield health centers and surrounding communities is available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Wednesday and Friday, transportation is available within Wakefield.

Grocery shopping

We provide service to Wakefield’s Shaws grocery store each Monday at 1 p.m. and Reading’s Market Basket grocery store each Tuesday at 1 p.m. Due to space limitations, there is a limit of 4 bags per shopper and no cases of products are allowed.

Registry of Motor Vehicles

Service to the Registry of Motor Vehicles is available once a month for a $5 fee.

Senior Center

Transportation to the Senior Center is available daily at no charge.

Last Updated: 10/13/2022

Vehicle Types

Vans: Lift Provided, Accepts Wheelchairs

Type of Trips Provided

Medical/Healthcare
Shopping

Eligibility Requirements

Must be 60 years or older in participating communities ONLY

Cancellation Policy

Must cancel before vehicle is dispatched

Reservation Types

48 Hours for daily transportation, 48 hours for medical transportation

Special Services

Curb to Curb, Ride sharing

Payment Types

Cash, Self Pay

Days of Service

Monday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Counties & Cities of Service

MIDDLESEX: MELROSE, READING, STONEHAM, WAKEFIELD