Transportation

Portland Area Villages: Senior Shared Rides

Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact Portland Area Villages: Senior Shared Rides to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or grocery shopping. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: . And, you must be a member, or sign-up to become a member.

The Shared Rides program offers convenient transportation services for older adults at affordable rates. By becoming a member, individuals and households gain access to a network of car and van rides for various purposes such as medical appointments, social outings, or shopping trips. Membership dues are $250 for individuals and $325 for households on an annual basis, with scholarships available for those with lower incomes. The program allows older adults to schedule rides in advance, ensuring they can plan their transportation needs accordingly. Additionally, riders can rely on assistance with packages or bags during their journeys. Payments for rides can be made by check, cash, or through pre-payment, offering flexibility for members. Shared Rides prioritizes the comfort and safety of older adults by providing door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation services. This means that older adults can enjoy convenient and reliable transportation assistance within their community through this valuable program.


Service Area

Greater Portland Area


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact Portland Area Villages: Senior Shared Rides

P.O. Box 10832
Portland, ME 04014
(207) 370-1896
https://www.portlandareavillages.org/

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