Transportation

BelderBus

Belmont residents over the age of 60 or adults with disabilities are eligible for trips around Belmont and to medical appointments.
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Individual Transportation Requests

You can request pre-reserved rides for any of the following:
  • Medical appointments in Belmont and some surrounding towns
  • Rides to-from Beech Street Center to attend scheduled programs or use Center Resources
  • Social Purposes (on an as-need basis and subject to availablity)
  • Scheduled shopping trips to supermarkets (based on available seating
*Please note that medical rides supersede all others.

Scheduling a Ride

  • Rides are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm
  • Rides must be scheduled at least one business day in advance
  • No same-day rides available
  • Rides are scheduled on the hour or half-hour (e.g. 9:00am, 9:30am)
  • Rides are first-come, first served--we will do our best to accommodate you

Pick Up & Drop Off

  • Be ready at your scheduled time
  • If you're more than 5 minutes late, your ride may be canceled
  • No waiting at destinations for errands (e.g., pharmacy or bank)
  • If you need multiple stops, request them when you schedule your ride

Assistance & Accessibility

  • Our service is curb-to-curb--drivers cannot help you in or out of the vehicle
  • Drivers may assist with small bags, at the driver's discretion
  • If you need help, please bring a caregiver or aide

Respect & Courtesy

  • Please be kind and respectful to drivers and passengers
  • Good hygiene is expected for everyone's comfort
  • Following these rules is required to keep using our service

Ride Donations

  • A $2 donation per ride helps us maintain excellent service

Senior Center Pickup

  • Do not board a bus without scheduling in advance
  • Need a ride from the Senior Center? Ask at the front desk before 2:30pm