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Transportation is essential for defining the quality of life for an older person.

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ITNGreaterBoston provides transportation to seniors. Read how.

ITNGreaterBoston offers rides to seniors and the visually impaired across Greater Boston and MetroWest.

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Katherine Freund becomes Ashoka Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship

Congratulations to our Founder and President, Katherine Freund, on becoming an Ashoka Fellow.

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About ITNGreaterBoston

The Independent Transportation Network of Greater Boston (ITNGreaterBoston™) or ITNGB provides a community-based, quality transportation service for seniors and adults with visual impairments. We serve Ashland, Brookline, Framingham, Marlboro, Natick, Needham, Newton, Southboro, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and the Boston neighborhoods of Allston, Brighton, Fenway, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and West Roxbury.

Ride

Some characteristics our service:

  1. Arm-through-arm, door-through-door dignified transportation
  2. Affordable fares: $1.75 per mile $4 pick-up fee
  3. No money exchanged in the vehicle
  4. Tips not accepted

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Volunteer

Volunteer at ITNGreaterBoston and receive the following benefits:

  1. Make a difference in someone’s life
  2. See the face and hear the voice of the person you are helping
  3. Meet other community-minded people
  4. Learn community history from the people who lived it

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Unique rider stories

Ellie wants to know how much she should tip the driver, who says "No thank you. You owe me nothing."

Initially Ellie tries to argue because she just tipped the "girl" who did her hair, but the driver reassures her that no tip is required.

- Nancy McCormick (ITNCoastalCT)

ITNGreaterBoston is part of a national network, and a proud affiliate of ITNAmerica. Learn more.

Regeneron and ITNAmerica

ITNAmerica is proud to recognize Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a corporate sponsor committed to helping raise awareness of the challenges associated with vision impairment, low vision, senior mobility issues and the shortage of locally-available transportation options for seniors. As the National Pharmaceutical Eye-care Services Sponsor for ITNAmerica and our affiliate communities, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is proud to support ITN's mission to promote safe senior mobility. Visit Regeneron at www.regeneron.com.

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