If anyone else stumbles on this it's important to call in because they forgot about me and I could have been waiting all night.

I'll pin this after but it's definitly important to call because they driver forgot about me so I wasn't even on the list could have been waiting all night.

All depends on the type of tow, the time of day, where you are, etc.

Two weeks ago, my battery died while I was in a parking garage in downtown Boston. It only took ~30 min because they were able to send a regular service truck with a portable jumper pack instead of an actual tow truck. Had I needed a tow, they said it would've taken a lot longer.

Not yet, you're right though I'll give it a shot

Have you called back? You’ve waited long enough to raise hell (in a respectful way)

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"Hey, fahk you, I'm just bawrahin' my kid's leaf right now. My usual leaf is friggin' 'uge."

Been about 5 hours now, must be a busy night

That’s likely it OP, I’ve called AAA for locking my keys in my car a few times and they were always there within an hour.

As a nurse who has worked in the area for a long time, I personally do not receive care at either, I go to MGH/Brigham in Boston. But if that is not doable, Umass is better.

Turtle Chad

Omg his name has to be Turtle dad

Saint v er is better ..they actually give you meds. .take you in faster...can't compare to UMass in an emergency situation.

Saint Vincents treats you better.

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Where's papa from?

Cool thank you! Very helpful I appreciate it

Yeah, they do text first. The driver will often call when they're near, too.

This is the first time I have ever needed a tow. AAA sent a text saying they would lmk when a tech was coming over. Do they actually do that? I waited 2 hours in my car before I said screw it I'll wait for the text inside

So all of these responses are talking a lot about acute and major care. For regular maintenance, I really prefer Reliant to UMass for primary care and access to specialists. Been with both for years and just always felt more like Reliant did a better job communicating/making information available across the system and like I got what I needed without long waits or being jerked around.

I’m now with Brigham for everything since my health has gotten a lot more complicated and I’m not here to fuck around. If I were to get hit by a car in Worcester though, honestly, I’d be fine being brought to either.

Mhm hm. I won't speak badly for any of the staff because I did get along with basically any person there...Tenet is awfully greedy however.

Thank you

That checks out. St. Vincent is a for profit org. Cath Lab is a reliable source of profitable revenue.

My experience is mixed. I've had to wait hours and hours for them sometimes, and other times they show up in under 15 minutes. I think they only allow 4 tows a year, which is usually fine, but it was a problem this year.

This sounds fun!! I'll be out of town unfortunately when it occurs so have to miss it, but it would be cool to organize more themed group bike ride events around town