RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Caring for Those in Need
SAN DIEGO RESOURCES FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS

RIDESHARE RESOURCES
FLYWHEEL
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Cell phone application that allows users to hail the closest taxi.
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LYFT
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Ride-sharing cell phone application allows users to request rides. Offers several ride options, including a lower-cost carpool service. Payment is by credit card and no money changes hands.
GoGoGrandparent
(310) 400-5082
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This is an Uber service for those who don’t have smartphones. Clients call and the service orders a ride from Uber. Can also deliver meals or household items to the home. Offers a Control Panel for families to request services for older adults and receive texts that will provide by-the-minute updates. Pricing depends on distance. No service charge in addition to usual Uber pricing. Fare estimate offered online. Payment is by credit card and no money changes hands.
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ARRIVE RIDES
(866) 626-9879
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Arrive is a members-only service that arranges on-demand rides for people without smartphones by dispatching Lyft and Uber rides for members. Membership is $10 per month; rides cost usual fare plus $3 transportation fee. Available 9am-6pm PST. Fare estimated online and paid electronically.
UBER
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Ride-sharing cell phone application allows users to request rides. Offers several ride options, including a lower-cost carpool service. Payment is by credit card and no money changes hands.
RideWith24
Ridewith24.com (949) 607-8115
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Uber ride ordering to go anywhere. Includes uberASSIST, in which drivers assist clients door-to-door rather than curb-to-curb as a traditional taxicab. Rides cost usual fare plus $6.99 service fee. Rides can also be requested through the website.

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
MTS SENIOR BUS PASS
Website: https://www.sdmts.com/fares-passes
(ages 60+)​
$18 per month
$2 initial fee for compass card
Available only at:
Transit Store
1255 Imperial Ave, Ste 100A,
San Diego, CA, 92101
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CARE4U MOBILITY
(858) 564-9069​
Rates vary, all of San Diego County​
Errands and appointments for seniors; wheelchair access vehicles available.
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FACT
(888) 924-3228​
Rates vary from $2.50-$10
For ages 60+. All of SD County, including Ramona and Spring Valley
SENIOR RIDE FINDER/
TRAVELER'S AID OF SAN DIEGO
(619) 295-8393
JOAN'S JOURNEY SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
(858) 273-7273
$25 flat rate​
Central SD/beach areas,
handicap accessible
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (LIFT PROGRAM)
(760) 966-6500
ADA certified riders only
OUT AND ABOUT VISTA TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
(760) 643-5284
Application required​
Vista residents only, ages 60+
MTS ACCESS
Website: https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info-accessibility/mts-access
(Application Required)
$3.50 East County, South Bay, Poway. $4.50 all other areas
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Doctor signature required for riders who cannot access regular bus or trolley.
RIDES & SMILES (ON THE GO)
(858) 637-7310​
Enrollment fee​
Appointments and personal activities for 60+
Eastern SD, Northern SD and North County Inland
SENIORS-A-GO-GO
(619) 284-9281
Application required
Donation based​
For ages 60+ for appointments and errands
in Mid-Central SD, Peninsula/Beaches, East County
RIDES4NEIGHBORS
(619) 667-1321​
Ages 60+/disabled, application required
La Mesa and East County
PENINSULA SHEPHERD SENIOR CENTER
(619) 223-1640​
$60 annual fee, $5 per ride, application required
Pt. Loma, O.B., Midway/Sports Arena only, also a senior center with activities
NO VACANCY TRANSPORT
(760) 471-5346
$50 round trip + $3.50/mile
North County, for wheelchairs
RENEWING LIFE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE
(619) 517-3239​
For individuals in Domestic Violence shelters only
National City, Eastlake, Coronado,
La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, South Bay

DRIVER TRAINING
TREDS: Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety
Website: http://treds.ucsd.edu/
(858) 534-9330
email: treds@ucsd.edu
RESOURCES FOR SAFE DRIVING
For information on driver education, self-assessment tools, driver evaluation programs, car safety, and adaptive equipment for vehicles as well as additional resources regarding transportation options without a car, CLICK HERE.
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CALIFORNIA REFERRAL GUIDE FOR AGING ROAD DRIVERS
For resources regarding the transition for yourself or a loved one from driving to relying on other transportation, CLICK HERE. This includes self assessment as well as information for family members/caregivers about recommending a DMV assessment and how to have conversations about the transition. Included is DMV form DS699, to request re-evaluation of a person's ability to drive safely.