Albany Paratransit Services

The City of Albany Paratransit is funded with Measure BB Funds, administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission. Albany Paratransit provides transportation alternatives to qualified Albany residents and to people with disabilities 18 years and over. Enrollment is required to use Albany Paratransit Services. A Non-ADA application for the Paratransit Programs in Alameda County must be completed and submitted with required documentation to the Albany Senior Center before using the Taxi Program, Shopping Trips and Senior Shuttle.

Get on the Bus!

The Albany Senior Center has acquired a beautiful new shuttle bus with a generous GAP grant from the Alameda County Transportation Commission. The new shuttle expands and enhances programs that keep Albany’s seniors active and engaged.

Walk Talk and Be Healthy! 

Take the shuttle to various Bay Area destinations and participate in walking tours (adults 50+). Walk at a moderate pace while exploring the history and natural treasures of the Bay Area.

Sightseeing Adventures

Take the shuttle on an affordable day trip (adults 50+). Enjoy what Northern California has to offer without having to do the planning or the driving. Connect with others while sightseeing and visiting various attractions.

Shopping Trips

The Shopping program provides door-to-door service from home to nearby stores and is available to Albany residents ages 60 and over, as well as residents 18 and over who have a disability or disabling condition that prevents them from using public transportation or driving a car.  Trips are offered on Thursday and Friday mornings. Call the Senior Center at 1 + (510) 524-9122 the day before, by noon, to schedule your pick-up. 

Taxi Program 

The Albany Paratransit Program provides subsidies for taxi, Uber, and Lyft rides for Albany residents ages 70 and over, as well as residents 18 and over who have a disability or disabling condition that prevents them from using public transportation or driving a car. Those in this program are reimbursed by the City of Albany up to 80% per ride taken or up to $25, whichever is least. Riders can call Uber, Lyft, or a taxi 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

East Bay Paratransit Services

East Bay Paratransit, the largest paratransit provider in Alameda County, provides ADA-mandated transportation for people who are unable to use AC Transit buses or BART trains because of a disability or a disabling health condition. Service is available in the same area where BART and AC Transit operate: from Richmond or Pinole in the North, to Fremont in the South, and to the Pleasanton/Dublin BART station in the East. Separate registration is required for this program.

ADA Paratransit

ADA Paratransit became mandated in 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted. It is a parallel service to fixed-route buses and trains. This means paratransit services operate in the same area, on the same days, and during the same hours as fixed-route public transit operates. This service may be provided on small buses, vans, taxis, or in sedans. It is generally a shared ride service that must be reserved at least one day in advance.

Paratransit Programs Online Survey

We want to hear from those in our Paratransit Programs. Take our quick survey to provide feedback that will help us better understand how to improve our services.  Click HERE to take the survey.