Council on Aging Minibus & Transportation Options
The Council on Aging is pleased to provide “Curb to Curb” transportation for Melrose residents age 60+. (See additional transportation options)
For Information or to Schedule a Ride
- MONDAY - THURSDAY BETWEEN 8:00am & 12:00pm
Please call 781-665-4304
Effective July 1, 2021 the following fee schedule will be in place:
Rides inside Melrose: $2.00 per ride/$4.00 round trip
Rides outside of Melrose: $4.00 per ride/$8.00 round trip
Support Us-Friends of the Milano Center
Support the Milano Senior Center and the programs and services of the Council on Aging by joining or donating to the Friends.
Your tax-deductible donation may be sent to
Friends of Milano Center, Inc.
C/O Milano Senior Center
201 West Foster Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Other Transporation Options
The Melrose Council on Aging is pleased to provide this list of resources as a courtesy. If you learn that any information below has changed, please contact us at 781-665-4304 and we will update this list.
| Vendor | Telephone | Destination | Criteria | Fee |
| Malden Taxi | 781-322-5050 | Any | None NOTE: Collapsible wheelchair ok | Ask for 20% senior discount |
MassHealth Dial-a-Ride Service Human Service Transportation Office | 617-847-3427 | Surrounding areas | Current MassHealth recipient Inability to use MBTA public transportation. | Free |
| Mystic Valley Elder Services | 781-324-7705 | Dialysis, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment centers | Reside within the MVES area, age 60+ | Donations accepted |
| The RIDE | 617-337-2727 | The 62 towns/cities served by the MBTA | A qualifying disability and an interview THE RIDE will provide transportation for the interview | $4-$8 |
| TRIP Metro North | 781-324-7705, ext. 346 | Any | Friend, neighbors or some family members willing to drive you in exchange for mileage reimbursement payments | Free |