The University of Massachusetts Special Transportation Service has been a part of UMass Transit Service since 1986. "SpecTrans" provides free transportation service around the Amherst campus to any member of the University community (students, staff, and faculty) with a disability. We also provide on-call and reservation service for passengers with both temporary and permanent disabilities. Our primary mission is to transport people to and from their classes and work. We also provide off campus trips on a limited basis.
People who need our service on a long-term basis must register with Disability Services first by calling (413) 545-0892. Temporary passengers can register directly with SpecTrans by calling (413) 545-2086.
All of our vans are equipped with wheelchair lifts that are wide enough to carry the majority of wheelchairs. For passengers using Canadian or other types of crutches, the passenger door of each van can be opened by the driver in the same way as a school bus door.
We are a "curb-to-curb" service. Our mission is to provide safe transportation to desired destinations with minimal assistance. Some exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Special Transportation Coordinator.
The Five-College Van Service
Five-Colleges Incorporated has purchased a van specifically for trips between UMass, Hampshire College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College and Smith College. These trips are scheduled through the UMass Transit Field Trip Service. Inquiries should be directed to Diana Noble, the Field Trip Coordinator, at (413) 545-2498.
Registering as a SpecTrans Passenger
If you have questions about Special Transportation, or would like to become a Special Transportation passenger, please call or E-mail us:
| Info and ride scheduling: |
(413) 545-2086 |
| Bus information: |
(413) 545-0056 |
| Fax: |
(413) 545-1930 |
| Disability Services: |
(413) 545-0892 |
| E-mail: |
transit@admin.umass.edu
(attn: SpectTrans) |
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| Other special transportation services in the area are: |
| PVTA van services broker: |
(413) 734-1040
(800) 752-1638 |
| Stavros: |
(413) 256-0473 |
Service Hours
The links in this section will refer you to the UMass Academic Calendar, maintained by the University of Massachusetts
Academic Semester:
| Dispatcher on duty during the hours of : |
| Monday - Friday |
7:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday |
NO Dispatcher on duty |
| Rides available during the hours of : |
| Monday - Friday |
7:15 a.m - 11:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Intersession, Wintersession, Spring Break, and Summer:
| Dispatcher on duty during the hours of : |
| Monday - Friday |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday |
NO Dispatcher on duty |
| Rides available during the hours of : |
| Monday - Friday |
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday |
NO SERVICE |
Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Patriot's day, President's Day
No Dispatcher on duty. Rides are available from 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day
NO SERVICE
