Transportation

If you are in need of transportation. the Palmer Council on Aging has van service available Monday - Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Please remember to schedule your out-of-town van appointments for earlier in the day. The van comes off the road at 3:30 p.m., so plan accordingly. These services include medical appointments, errands, bank, hairdresser, pharmacy, etc. please call to request a ride. All appointments need to be made 48 hours in advance to give the senior center time to schedule the van. All town residents age 60+ or under 60 and disabled are able to ride the van.

Grocery Shopping: Please call to schedule at 283-2670 ext. 3

Big Y trips are available on Thursday afternoon

We also offer a Walmart trip 1X monthly

We also have volunteer drivers available by request.

Suggested Donation for Transportation:

In Town (Palmer, Three Rivers, Thorndike & Bondsville) $3.00

Out of Town (Belchertown, Wilbraham & Ware) $5.00

Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee, W. Springfield & Holyoke area $10.00

Any town past Holyoke, Westfield, Barre & Sturbridge $15.00

PVTA Dial-A-Ride

PVTA contracts with Hulmes to provide door-to-door van service to the elderly and/or disabled individuals. Trips are scheduled by calling (413) 739-7436 or (866) 277-7741. Appointments must be made 24 hours prior to the trip. Appointments must be confirmed by telephone with the operator the day of the trip. This service can be used for any trip purpose. Door to door service is provided to and from the van to the building at each destination. Drivers will not enter homes or buildings.

Quaboag Connector: 413-544-3401: Our demand-response, curb-to-curb service. Call ahead to schedule a ride to health care appointments, employment, grocery shopping, and other destinations.