Transportation
Transportation is available to elders aged 59 or older and handicapped persons of any age. The mini-bus will transport eligible elders anywhere in the town of Somerset and for medical appointments in Fall River & Swansea at no cost. We are a curb to curb service, we DO NOT go on property.
Mini-bus hours are:
Monday- 7:30 am to 1:30 PM;
Tuesday - 7:30 am to 2:30 PM;
Wednesday - 7:30 am to 1:30 PM;
Thursday- 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Daily trips can go into Fall River, Swansea, and Somerset are as follows:
Monday through Friday
Shopping trips are provided for Somerset residents to obtain groceries and supplies. There is a limit of 3 bags per shopper in order to have enough room to accommodate everyone.
Schedule is as follows:
Every Thursday- 8:30a.m.- to Stop & Shop
We also offer a ride to the Swansea Walmart on the FIRST Thursday of every month. Please call the Council on Aging for dates and times. 508-646-2819.
Please remember to schedule your ride the day before it is needed, by phoning the Office at 508-646-2819 between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. For Monday appointments please call on Friday.