For some this bus is the most direct way to get to or from their homes in South Boston. As it…read moreweaves into the non decript bus stop near Downtown Crossing the only sign that there is any thing there are the crowds of young professionals waiting impatiently for their chariot. That is where the biggest need comes from. There are just not enough buses running, especially during rush hour. So many people crowd bus that a lot of people get on one stop before to escape the crowds. During the day is not as bad & a seat is usually available. The drivers tend to be nice & efficient. While most of the buses on this line are not the newest in the fleet they are usually clean & mechanically up to snuff. The inbound line gives riders a nice option to South Station & beyond.

Three years ago when I was working on a project in Boston, I managed to review every single MBTA…read morestation on the network and a dozen or so Commuter Rail stations. Yes, really. See https://www.yelp.com/collection/x7SzKBNR0-KMcdx25mXSFw. The one exception was Wollaston Station because it was closed for remodeling. Well, it's back open since 2019 and I'm back in Boston, so I need to cross this hanging chad off my list. Serving the Wollaston neighborhood of South Boston. This was part of the first section of the South Shore line, under construction since 1966, opened on September 1, 1971, branching from the original Red Line at a flying junction north of Columbia (now JFK/UMass). It ran along the west side of the Old Colony rail right-of-way (which has since been reduced to one track), crossing to the east side north of Savin Hill. The northernmost station was North Quincy, with others at Wollaston and Quincy Center. The station is modern with the usual turnstiles and ticketing kiosks in the lobby. It is now handicapped accessible with ramps and an elevator. It is above ground and somewhat exposed to the elements so you'll be wearing your coat in the winter for sure. Wollaston is on the Braintree branch of the Red Line between North Quincy (inbound toward Alewife) and Quincy Center (outbound toward Braintree). It is an island platform which means that the doors will open on the left. [Review 15215 overall, 717 of 2021, number 1078 in Massachusetts.]

I was in town to support my friends at the Boston Marathon. I stayed in Quincy to save some money…read more I came through this station for the majority of the trip. Although the platform was open, exposing you to the weather, they do have areas where you can take shelter while waiting for the next train. There were a couple of restaurant options across the street on Brook St and nearby Hancock St. I was able to grab lunch or dinner before heading back to my hotel.

Jocelyn transportation service is the best medical transport I ever used I actually managed to go…read moreto the wrong doctors office and with 45 minutes to spare Eddie the proprietor stepped in to pick me up and take me to the right office still on time Joslin is a family transportation company with Yoel and Eddie, father and son, both driving nice late-model cars. And so polite and friendly. I'm using them from now Rob Keller

Amazing timely service! My company is based in NY but when my executives travel to Boston they only…read moreuse Jocelin Transportation Services. They always get to their meetings on time and they are given the attention high level executives deserve. I highly recommend their services to those who expect white glove service!

Healey Bus provided school bus transportation for my recent wedding and they were fantastic! After…read morespeaking with many charter bus companies, rates were just too high for what we needed. Healey Bus came through with a competitive rate and excellent service. I spoke with the owner once and with the dispatcher to secure our date and itinerary. Both were very polite and helpful. The bus service was one thing over which I had no control once the wedding day began, but not to worry. The bus was clean and tidy as promised. The driver arrived perfectly on time and got all our guests safely to the ceremony. He later brought everyone to and from our reception as scheduled, making multiple trips through the narrow streets of Boston without a hitch. He was very friendly, even with our bus full of loud adults who had had quite a few drinks throughout the night. Keep in mind, this is a big yellow school bus, but for us that just added to the fun. A+ service! Another note: Yes, Swampscott is a bit of a drive from Cambridge/Boston but the rates and service surpassed those of companies I had contacted in the immediate Boston area.

Although I frequently see these green-painted shuttle buses (which are labeled "The Grid" on the…read moreexterior), it makes no sense for the 128 Business Council to operate any shuttle trips in Waltham given that there's already plenty of public transportation service provided by MBTA Bus Route 70 (final stop: Market Place Drive) and MBTA Bus Route 61 (Waltham Center, which also connects to the 70) - both of which are within easy walking distance from the many office parks in the area. Bus Route 70 also connects with the MBTA Red Line at Central Square, Cambridge (which is much closer to Downtown Boston than the 128 Business Council's connection to the Red Line at Alewife Station). The MBTA is the main source of public transportation service in the Greater Boston area - there's no denying it. Operating shuttle buses in places where there's already existing MBTA subway/bus service is completely unnecessary and just further adds to road congestion. This is very similar to the MASCO bus shuttles that operate in Boston's busy Longwood Medical Area, which is already served by two Green Line branches and seven different MBTA bus routes. I'm giving the 128 Business Council two stars (instead of a lower rating) because of its other two routes serving Lexington and Needham. The Lexington route is helpful for riders as there's low frequency on the nearby duo of MBTA Bus Routes 62 and 76, while the Needham route is beyond a 15-minute walk from MBTA Bus Route 59 service (which is also infrequent). If you're going to operate a shuttle bus service, it's best recommended to go to places where the MBTA doesn't travel to (aside from the obvious subway/Commuter Rail connection that needs to be included on one end of the route).

It is time for a positive review. I am lucky in that I don't have to go into the office very often,…read morebut when I do, it's always a tough situation to get out to Waltham without a car. I'm able to mooch rides now and then, but it gets old. Then I found out about the 128 Business Council and their routes of service that stop at the front doors of my and several other major office buildings in Waltham and Lexington. They pick up on schedule from Alewife Red Line station, and it is ON TIME! They take 128 (duh) so we get to avoid a lot of rush hour crap. And it's cheap!! $2.50 a ride is much better than the $7 Commuter Rail and then the $20 cab from the train station to my office...made that mistake once. The shuttle is clean, quiet, and the driver has always been prompt and friendly. What a great idea for the small (but growing) number of us who want to rely on public trans for as long as is possible. Check them out!!