If you are an Oakland resident, 70 or older, you do not need to register with East Bay Paratransit, but it is recommended to ensure additional service options. Each eligible program participant may purchase a quarterly amount of taxi scrip books at a discount. Participants arrange their own rides by calling the taxi company under contract with the City.
Program participants purchase taxi scrip books with a personal check, cashier's check or money order only. Each eligible program participant may purchase a quarterly amount of van vouchers at a discount.
Participants arrange their own rides by calling one of the van companies under contract with the City. Each voucher is good for a one-way trip of up to 10 miles. Program participants purchase van vouchers with a personal check, cashier's check or money order only. This program provides senior groups in Oakland accessible transportation to community events, social activities, sporting events, and other local destinations. This program does not cover event registration, tickets or access fees.
Reservations are accepted Monday through Friday a. Group trips can be booked for Monday through Sunday, 9 a. Taxi Up and Go TUGO is a program for clients who need door-through-door transportation service assisted by an escort or companion. In partnership with the City of Emeryville, Oakland residents living in the zip code may be eligible for 8-To-Go, a subsidized, door-to-door, shared, wheelchair accessible transportation service.
Applications and punch cards are available for purchase through the Emeryville Senior Center by calling Find transportation services available to you in Alameda County.
