Please make sure to contact Whitman Council on Aging: Dial-A-Bat to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 65+ years old, or you have a disability. No membership is required.
The Dial-A-Bat program offers affordable transportation options for older adults within the Whitman area and beyond. Rides within Whitman are priced at $2.50 one way, while trips outside of town are available for $3.50 per ride. This program provides convenient transportation services via bus, train, and van, ensuring that older adults can travel comfortably to their desired destinations.
Riders using the Dial-A-Bat program are required to schedule their rides in advance, typically a few days before the intended travel date. Payment for the services can be made either by check or in cash, providing flexibility for older adults with different payment preferences. Additionally, this program offers shared rides, allowing multiple individuals to travel together to reduce costs and promote social interaction.
When scheduling transportation through Dial-A-Bat, older adults can expect curb-to-curb service, ensuring that they are safely picked up and dropped off at their specified locations. This program is designed to meet the diverse transportation needs of older adults, offering a reliable and efficient way to access essential services and maintain independence in their daily activities.
Service Area
Whitman, Abington, Brockton, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, North Easton, Stoughton, and Boston
Days of operation
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Contact Whitman Council on Aging: Dial-A-Bat
16 hayden Ave
Whitman, MA 02382
(781) 447-7619
http://www.whitman-ma.gov/253/Transportation