GB Ride Service Begins Oct. 1 for Seniors and Residents with Disabilities

With Southern Berkshire Elderly Transportation ending service as of Oct. 1 the Claire Teague Senior Center will be arranging ride services for seniors and disabled residents.

The service is limited to residents of Great Barrington and Housatonic at this time.

Until the town has a new transportation van in place – in November -- rides are being organized with R.S.V.P., a volunteer driver program, and other resources.

“Our staff is working diligently with BRTA to have a full-service transportation van in place as soon as possible, but residents can still get rides by giving us a call,” said Polly Mann Salenovich, senior center director.

Covid-19 precautions are required for passengers and drivers; all must wear a mask and observe physical distancing.

Residents needing transportation to medical, pharmacy, grocery or other locations are asked to contact the Claire Teague Senior Center, (413) 528-1881 at least 48 hours in advance.