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Free Taxis to Groceries & Medical Appointments
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Contact Information
The Taxi to Health Program is ending on October 31, 2024.
Can I still enroll?
No, the last day to enroll in the program was Friday August 30, 2024.
Can I ask for more vouchers?
No, the last day to ask for more vouchers was Friday, September 13, 2024, 12:00 PM.
How long can I use the vouchers I have?
You can use vouchers until they expire on October 31, 2024. Drivers will not accept them starting on November 1, and you will be expected to pay out of pocket.
Where else can I get help with transportation?
As part of the Taxi to Health participant exit survey, program staff are offering help connecting to other resources. You may contact the program at any time to take the survey. Call 617-625-6600 x 4321 to speak with Alissa or Ric.
The City of Somerville is providing vouchers for free taxi rides to grocery stores and food pantries in Somerville, and to non-emergency medical appointments in Somerville and surrounding areas. You are eligible for the free taxi rides if:
- you are a Somerville resident between the ages of 16-59
- you rely on public transit
- you have a limited income
You can sign up and check eligibility by filling out our intake form at https://tinyurl.com/somervillecab or by calling Alissa or Ric at 617-625-6600 x4321.
Anyone 60 years and older is not eligible for this program, but can access the Council on Aging’s Senior Transportation Program which offers a similar service.
Contact Connie at 617-625-6600 x 2319 to learn more, or visit the Council on Aging website and click on ‘Transportation’.
For language support, you may contact SomerViva at somervillema.gov/ContactSomerViva or by calling 311 (617-666-3311).
Interested in learning more about the Taxi to Health Program?
Interested in learning more about the Taxi to Health Program?
- Find a summary of program impact and exploration of alternative models here.
- Understand why this program exists: Right before the pandemic OFAHC worked with researchers at Tufts and MIT to study different ways food access could be improved when income and transportations are barriers. Find the article here.
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