Transportation

NORTHAMPTON SENIOR SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

We are excited to announce an expansion in our Transportation Program for Northampton, Florence, and Leeds residents who are 60 and over. In addition to medical appointments, the taxi service can now be used for all your transportation needs within Northampton, Florence, and Leeds.  Medical rides are also available to select locations in West Hatfield and Easthampton.  

TAXI SERVICE

Since January 2021, the City of Northampton Senior Services has proudly partnered with a taxi service to offer older adults (aged 60 +) reduced-fare taxi rides in Northampton and to select medical addresses in West Hatfield and Easthampton. This program, made possible through grants and other funding, has been met with enthusiastic feedback.

The current taxi program is as follows:

  • Taxi service within Northampton, Florence and Leeds can be utilized for medical appointments and errands, however errands will be limited to two (2) per week per person. The fare will be $4.00 each way.
  • Taxi service can be taken to West Hatfield and Easthampton for medical appointments only. The fare will be $8.00 each way.
  • Free transportation will continue to be provided following the above guidelines for those who qualify. *

Call 413-584-7979 — leave a message with your phone number and your ride request. A Senior Services staff member will call you back to confirm your ride! We require 48 hours advance notice to arrange the ride (you must be able to get in/out of the cab without assistance).

 

PVTA VAN SERVICE

  • No Fares or passes required to ride through June 30, 2026
  • Call PVTA (413-739-7436) directly to schedule rides (including Saturdays) occurring within 7 days. If you need assistance scheduling your local ride call 413-584-7979 — leave a message with your phone number and your PVTA ride request. A Senior Services staff member will call you back to confirm your ride. 
  • Advance bookings are requested but not required.
  • Roundtrip service will be booked, allowing riders 1 hour between drop off and return unless a longer period of time is requested. 
  • Bags are limited to the amount one can carry in one trip onto the bus.


Application for Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to Northampton older adults 60 years of age and over to participate in certain Northampton Senior Services & Wellness Programing.

Click Here for the application