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About the Service…
Established in February 1977, dial-a-bat is
the first successful coordinated transportation program undertaken by a public
transit agency designed to serve the elderly and disabled as well as numerous
human service agencies. dial-a-bat serves
the elderly and disabled population in Brockton, Abington, Avon, Bridgewater,
West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Whitman and parts of Stoughton along with
clients of over 40 human service agencies. dial-a-bat transports more than 17,000 passengers a
month in subscription and Dial-a-ride service.
dial-a-bat operates a fleet of modern mini-buses,
that are specifically designed for the elderly and disabled, with wide doors,
high roofs, low enclosed steps, and comfortable climate controlled ride.
All dial-a-bat drivers are
professionally trained and are sensitive to the needs of the elderly and
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Who can ride dial-a-bat?
Anyone 65 years or older.
Anyone,
regardless of age, who by reason of physical or developmental disability is
unable to ride a regular bat bus. However, you will need to acquire an ADA
pass. For more information call bat at 508-588-2240.
Where can I go on dial-a-bat?
You can use dial-a-bat to go shopping, to
the doctor, to visit friends or anyplace in Brockton, Avon, Bridgewater, East
Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Abington, Whitman, Easton, or Stoughton.
dial-a-bat also provides service to a number of medical facilities within the
service area.
How do I arrange my trip?
To arrange a trip in Brockton, call
dial-a-bat before 4:00 p.m., at least one day in advance. For other
communities, please contact the Council on Aging (COA) in your town for trip
reservation. Times may vary.
| Brockton (dial-a-bat) |
508-584-5530 |
| Brockton (dial-a-bat) |
TDD: 508-580-0873 |
| Abington (COA) |
781-982-2146 |
| Avon (COA) |
508-559-0060 |
| Bridgewater (COA) |
508-697-0929 |
| E. Bridgewater (COA) |
508-378-1610 |
| W. Bridgewater (COA) |
508-894-1262 |
| Whitman (COA) |
781-447-7619 |
| Stoughton (COA) |
781-344-8882 |
| Easton (COA) |
508-230-0540 |
What are the fares?
| 65 or older: |
$2.00 each way within the same
community. $3.00 from one dial-a-bat community to another dial-a-bat community.
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| ADA Approved: |
$2.00 each way
within bat’s ADA service area.
$3.00 from one dial-a-bat community to
another dial-a-bat community. |
Groups of 6 or more people traveling
together, to and from the same destination, ride for half fare.
Please
have the exact fare since drivers cannot make change.
Ten Ride –
Pass Books are available for $20 and $30 for the convenience of our passengers.
For more information, please contact dial-a-bat at 508-584-5530.
dial-a-bat service for ADA eligible customers is provided in the City of
Brockton with limited service in Easton, Stoughton, Abington, Whitman, West
Bridgewater, and Avon for eligible customers traveling within ¾ of a
mile of the regular scheduled fixed route bus. For more information in planning
your trip and eligibility requirements, please call bat at 508-588-2240.
Limited service is available for ADA eligible customers on nights and
weekends, comparable to our regular, fixed route service.
How do I get picked up?
Please be ready and watching for your van
15 minutes prior to your pick-up time. If you are not outside waiting, drivers
will make their presence known by sounding the horn. Please help us maintain
our schedule by being ready.
How do I get home?
If possible, reserve your return trip in
advance. Otherwise, when you are ready to go home, just call us at
508-584-5530. In most cases dial-a-bat will pick you up in 45 minutes or
less.
What about attendants and
companions?
If you are disabled and need an attendant
for assistance, that person can ride for free. Companions are limited to one
and must pay the regular fare.
What about Boston hospitals?
Limited service is available to some
Boston hospitals for medical treatment not available in the Brockton area. The
cost is $5.00 each way. Please call before you make your appointment.
What if my plans change?
If you find you have to cancel or
reschedule your trip, you must notify us as soon as possible. That way, our
vehicles will be free to serve other people.
For more information,
call dial-a-bat at:
508-584-5530
TDD
508-580-0873
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