Getting You Where You Need to Go!
Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services offers transportation programs to assist people to get to medical appointments and other daily activities.
Transportation for social services, shopping, recreation, employment, and more!
Collaborative Aspiration for NextGen Transit Moves to Next Phase
We have long been devoted to serving our neighbors with transportation services and are deeply connected to our community. We are always looking for ways to best serve our community and support other organizations in the same endeavor.
A plan to evolve transportation services, called the Next Generation Transit Project, is a community aspiration that has been researched extensively by Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) and Monadnock Regional Coordinating Council for Community Transportation (MRCC), to address gaps in service and improve transit access across the Monadnock Region, including changes to service delivery in the Keene area.
The plans that recommend service delivery changes in the Keene area require a company that specializes in transportation to make the financial investment required, which means that if the service model moves forward, HCS will no longer provide transportation services. SWRPC, MRCC, HCS, and committee of other key community stakeholders are currently assessing the feasibility of the new service as they look for vendors that can provide this service.
There are no changes planned for HCS’s existing transportation services. We will continue to provide the same consistent, reliable transportation that you need. HCS will remain fully engaged to ensure that ongoing transportation services are provided.
We will update this page over the coming months. Please check back for updates.
Friendly Bus
The Friendly Bus is a shared ride, door to door, community transportation service for seniors, available for adults age 60 and over.
The Friendly Bus can provide rides to get groceries, visiting friends, to medical appointments, having lunch at the Friendly Meals – any activity in the City of Keene.
Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
Para Express
The Para Express is public transportation for people whose disability prevents them from using the City Express fixed route service. It provides complementary door-to-door para-transit services.
If you are a person with a disability, you or your care provider may request an application.
MEET OUR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Transportation Program Manager
Charlie has managed HCS’s transportation program since September 2019. The program has eight buses, three Meals on Wheels vehicles, 13 drivers, and 2 dispatchers. Charlie is responsible for day-to-day operations of the program. He has extensive experience in manufacturing management. He is working to maximize the service that HCS delivers to the region.
Transportation Programs at a Glance
| Services | Rider Eligibility | Where | When | Wheelchair Access | Fare | Reservations | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Bus | Ages 60+ | Keene; door to door | Monday – Friday 8 am-3:45 pm |
Yes | Donation, suggested $1 |
24 hours in advance | Market Basket trips monthly; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays |
| City Express | Everyone | Keene; fixed route stops | Monday – Friday 8 am-4:30 pm |
Yes | Fare, $1 each way |
No | Route & schedule available here |
| Para Express | Transit disability | Keene; door to door | Monday – Friday 8 am-4:30 pm |
Yes | Fare, $2 each way |
24 hours in advance | Application needed, contact the Transportation office |
| Medical | Everyone | White River Jct. VA & Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon |
Wednesdays | Yes | Donation, suggested $20 |
By noon on Tuesdays | Available to make stops in Walpole |