Local Transportation Options

Website: https://www.eastbayparatransit.org/

Information: (510) 287 – 5000

Applications: (510) 287-5000 or Download on their website

Reservation: (510) 287 – 5000

Description: An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door public transit service for people who are unable to use regular AC Transit buses or BART trains because of a disability or a disabling health condition. East Bay Paratransit transports riders in accessible vans equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Service Area: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Kensington, Milpitas (part), Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pinole (part), Richmond, San Leandro, San Pablo, Union City

Hours: 4:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday – Friday
Saturday and Sunday (limited areas) 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Eligibility: If you are never able to use AC Transit buses or BART trains without having another person there to help you, you will have full eligibility for paratransit. That means you will be allowed to take all your transit trips on paratransit. Also available are Conditional (Limited) Eligibility or Temporary Eligibility.

Website: http://www.westcat.org/dial-a-ride/

Information: (510) 724-7993

Reservations: (510) 724-7433

Description: An advance reservation is required, shared ride system, curb pick up/drop off.

Service Area: Pinole and Hercules, and the unincorporated communities of Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, Bayview, Rodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa.

Hours: Monday-Friday – 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*Subject to change Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sundays – No service available

Eligibility: All seniors (age 65+) and people with disabilities. Approval takes approximately 21 days.

Additional: Special Transportation Outside the WestCAT Service Area

Monday through Friday, WestCAT offers special curb-to-curb transportation for senior and disabled passengers traveling into the Richmond and San Pablo areas for medical appointments or other special needs. This transportation is limited to the hours of 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and trips are provided on a space-available basis.

Transfers
Seniors and people with disabilities transfer free between Dial-A-Ride and WestCAT local fixed routes, Martinez Link 30Z or WestCAT Express buses. WestCAT transfers will be honored only on the day of issue at established transfer points, and within one hour of their time of issue. They are not valid for a return trip to the area in which the transfer was originally issued, nor to re-board the same route. Transfers between Dial-A-Ride and County Connection or Tri-Delta Transit within Martinez are free with a valid transfer at established transfer points. Transfer must be surrendered at the time of use.

Website: http://www.wheelsbus.com

Information: (925) 455-7500

Reservations: (925) 455-7510

Description: An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door transportation system serving disabled residents.

Service Area: Dublin, Livermore & Pleasanton

Hours: 4:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Eligibility: Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes approximately 21 days.

Additional: Para Taxi script for residents of Dublin, Livermore & Pleasanton who are eligible ADA eligible

Website: http://www.actransit.org/

Information: (510) 891-4777 TDD/TTY 711 or 800-735-2929

Schedule: Call 511 and say "AC Transit" for trip-planning assistance

Additional: The Senior and Disabled Local Monthly passes allow passengers age 65 or older, and persons with disabilities, to ride local bus lines in the East Bay an unlimited number of times during a one-month period. Passes for Seniors are available on the Senior Clipper card. Call (510) 891-4706 (TDD 510-428-2266), or Clipper Customer Service at 877-878-8883.

Website: http://www.bart.gov/

Information: (510) 464-6000

Train Schedule: (925) 676-2278 or (510) 236-2278

Additional: Senior discount tickets for people age 65+. Must present proof of age or doctor’s proof of disability for discount.

Website: http://www.trideltatransit.com/

Information: (925) 754-4040

Service Area: Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg, John Muir Medical Center Concord via Concord BART station.

Disabled Access: Wheelchair accessible service

Website: http://www.westcat.org

Information: (510) 724-7993

Service Area: Pinole, Hercules, and the unincorporated com. of Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, Bayview, Rodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa.

Disabled Access: Wheelchair accessible service

Website: http://www.wheelsbus.com/

Information: (925) 455-7500

Service Area: Dublin, Livermore, & Pleasanton

Fare: Fees may apply

Disabled Access: Wheelchair accessible service

Information: (925) 283-3534

Description: Transportation available to local shopping and medical appointments. Also goes to the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program weekdays. Advance reservation required.

Service Area: Lamorinda and the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program.

Hours: Call for schedule.

Eligibility: Seniors aged 60 and resident of Lafayette, Moraga or Orinda

Information: (925) 931-5376, every Tuesday and Friday, from fixed routes.

Service Area: Pleasanton Senior Center and various senior housing communities grocery shopping, Stoneridge Mall, Walmart. All riders dropped off at their original pick up location.

Hours: First pick up, 9 a.m. See schedule for details – online or pick up at Pleasanton Senior Center.

Eligibility: 60+ and ADA-qualified persons, 18 and older.

Information: (925) 943-5851

Reservation: (925) 933-1431 between 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Medical – 2 day in advance

Description: Transportation for errands, medical appointments & social engagements

Service Area: Within city of Walnut Creek, Rossmoor residents meet bus at Safeway

Fare: Fees may apply

Eligibility: Seniors aged 60+, member of Walnut Creek Senior Center.

Additional Info: Walkers ok, no wheelchairs. Pick up at your home- door to door ride.

Information: (925) 402-4506

Description: Provided by trained Orinda resident volunteers in their own cars.

Service Area: Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek.

Fare: Free

Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., weekdays only. Contact program.

Eligibility: Seniors aged 65+ or disabled (no wheelchairs) and resident of Orinda

Information: (925) 931-5387

Description: Free. Trained volunteers (in their own cars) provide free door-through-door rides to seniors who are no longer driving or able to access other forms of transportation for medical appointments, dental care and grocery shopping. Volunteers are community members who are interested in helping seniors.

Service Area: Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton

Eligibility: Seniors 60 and over, Living in Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton or Sunol, unable to find a ride with a relative, friend or public transportation, need a ride to a medical appointment or service.

Website: http://www.cabulancecomfort.com/

Information: (925) 833-7777

Description: Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals.

Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Rates: Mileage, loading, & wait fees apply, call for pricing. Special rates for bariatric patients. Call for more information.

Service Area: Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco Counties

Website: http://www.onestopmedex.com/

Description: Wheelchair Van, Gurney/Stretcher Van, Ambulatory – Sedan

Will carry the wheelchair and gurney bound passengers up and down the stairs using specialized equipment to ensure comfort and safety.

Hours: 24 HOUR RESERVATIONS- Dispatch Center open 24/7

Service Area: Alameda Co. 510-500-4487, Contra Costa Co. 925-465-1252

Information: (925) 240-5770

Description: Door through door ambulatory sedan transportation.

Rate: 2 hour minimum and mileage cost if driver uses own car.