“For information about the GoSudbury! Taxi and Uber programs please visit the Transportation Committee page at: https://sudbury.ma.us/transportation/.”
Go Sudbury! Program – Temporary Ride Limitations Starting February 1, 2023
Go Sudbury! Program Participants,
The Transportation Committee is reaching out to let you know that, starting February 1, 2023, we are going to be temporarily limiting the number of rides Go Sudbury! Program participants can take each month as follows:
Taxi Rides Program: Only SIX (6) one-way rides per month per person (a round trip would be two (2) rides)
Uber Rides Program: Only FOUR (4) one-way rides per month per person (a round trip would be two (2) rides)
Unfortunately, these new monthly ride limitations are necessary due to a program funding shortage while we attempt to continue the Go Sudbury! Programs in a limited capacity until additional funding can be secured. We are currently awaiting to receive a grant we have been awarded from MassDevelopment, which we hope to receive within the next month or so. We are also pursuing all other funding possibilities to find ways to supplement our limited existing budget.
We understand how important these ride programs are to all of you and how beneficial they have been over the last few years. This is why we are implementing these temporary ride limitations until additional funding can be secured so we can ensure the long term sustainability of these programs, as opposed to shutting down the programs completely. It is important to note we are unsure if these programs will be able to return to their previous levels of service.
We hope to have more updates and positive information for you in the next 1-2 months.
Questions can be directed to the Planning & Community Development Department ([email protected] or 978-639-3387) or to Ana Cristina Oliveira at the Sudbury Senior Center ([email protected] or 978-639-3268.
If you would like further information about resources, please reach out to the Sudbury Senior Center Outreach and Information Specialist, Ana Cristina Oliveira, at 978-639-3268 or [email protected].
We apologize for any inconvenience these ride limitations may cause for our program participants
For the Sudbury Connection Van Service – Residents may apply if they are:
Age 60 years of age or older;
Age 18 years of age or older with a disability that limits driving;
Sudbury Connection Van Service
The Sudbury Connection Wheelchair Accessible Van Service, offered by the Sudbury Senior Center in conjunction with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), operates Monday – Friday, 9:00-4:00 (Last pickup 3:30 PM) (excluding holidays). Service is available within Sudbury, and for medical appointments in Framingham, Concord, Marlborough, Maynard, and Wayland; as well as for shopping at Wayland Stop and Shop and Maynard Market Basket.
If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Ana Cristina Oliveira, Outreach and Information Specialist at the Sudbury Senior Center. To download an application, go to https://sudbury.ma.us/transportation/documents/.
Van fees are currently suspended, but when resumed will be $1.00 in town; $2.00 for out of town for a one-way ride.
After you have registered, please contact the MWRTA Call Reservation Center to set up a debit account and to reserve your rides at 508-820-4650 at least 48 business hours in advance.
MetroWest Dial-a-Ride
The MetroWest Dial-a-Ride service is a supplemental wheelchair-accessible van service available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with service to Sudbury and some surrounding towns.
Registration is through the Sudbury Senior Center, please download the application at this link: https://sudbury.ma.us/transportation/documents/ or call for an application at 978-443-3055. After you are registered, please contact the MWRTA Call Reservation Center to set up a debit account and to reserve your rides at 508-820-4650 at least 48 business hours in advance.