MediCab provides non-emergency medical transportation in Placer County and parts of Northern Sacramento County. Call for fares and scheduling.

MediCab provides:

• Wheelchair Transport
• Ambulatory With Assistive Devices Such as a Walker, Cane and Oxygen
• Ambulatory Services Without Assistive Devices

Types of appointments covered:

• Dialysis
• Physical Therapy
• Doctor Appointments
• Dental Appointments
• Labs/Imaging
• Outpatient Procedures
• School/Therapy for Special Needs Children (Arranged Through the School Districts)
• Social Trips: Family Events, Lunch, Special Occasion Outings (Not Covered by Insurance)

Coverage area includes:

• Auburn
• Granite Bay
• Lincoln
• Loomis
• Newcastle
• Penryn
• Rocklin
• Roseville

Payment options:

• Medi-Cal
• Private Pay
• Brokers

Roseville Transit provides public Local fixed-route bus service in Roseville with connections to Placer County Transit and Sacramento Regional Transit.

Free mobility training is available for seniors and people with special needs. Our trainers meet with you, explain the bus system and schedules, and ride with you to teach you how to travel independently. Contact Roseville Transit for eligibility information.

Bus Tracker

​Real-time arrival information (via a Live Bus Map and/or Arrival Times) can be found on the City of Roseville's Bus Tracker webpage.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8756328
• Bus Tracker - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8955213
• Discount Fares -https://www.roseville.ca.us/government/departments/public_works/roseville_transit/fares_passes
• View Current Roseville Transit Service Notices - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=17025239
• Accessibility - www.r…

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The Alta Colfax is run by Placer County Transit and is a deviated fixed route servicing ¾ of a mile off I-80 from Auburn Amtrak station, Colfax Amtrak station, and the Alta store. It operates twice daily Monday – Friday.

Web pages

• Home -https://placercountytransit.com/routes/alta-colfax/

Placer Rides provides information about transportation options and financial assistance for Placer County residents. It is NOT a direct provider of transportation services.

A list of non-emergency transportation service providers and a transportation handbook of services throughout Placer County is available in print or digital formats.

Web pages

• Home - https://seniorsfirst.org/my-rides/
• How Do I Get There if I Don't Drive? - https://www.api-marketing.com/flip/seniorsfirst/transportation-handbook/

Info about bus fares and passes for Nevada County Connects, the public bus system in Western Nevada County, is on the website.

Discounted bus fare cards are available for qualified seniors, people with disabilities, and youth passengers. Children 5 years and younger ride free. The forms of identification listed below are required in order to be eligible for discounted fares. All applicants must have and show a valid photo ID.

Seniors

• Senior (65+)
  • A valid state Driver's License or picture/age ID card
  • A valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal)
• Senior (80+) - Golden Ticket is a Lifetime Pass to the Nevada County Connects bus system (formerly Gold Country Stage) for seniors aged 80 and over. It provides the pass holder with unlimited free rides on all Nevada County Connects routes for the lifetime of the pass holder. Eligibility is open to all Nevada County seniors with proof of age (valid California ID card or Driver’s License). The Golden Ticket pass is not for use on Nevada County Now par…

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Nevada County Now offers paratransit and senior on-demand dial-a-rides. There is no Sunday service. Service area includes Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and other local areas (see link to map in Web Pages section below). Bus hours: 7am - 6pm  Monday - Friday. 7:30am - 4:30pm Saturday.

See bottom of this listing for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.

PARATRANSIT
The County of Nevada Transit Services administers an origin-to-destination/door-to-door paratransit service for persons with disabilities who, due to a mental or physical disability, are unable to use the fixed-route bus system, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Eligibility for Paratransit Service

• In order to become eligible for paratransit service, a passenger must complete an ADA application form and be certified as eligible. Forms (printer friendly and fillable PDF) are available on the web page and through the Nevada County Transit Office 530-477-010…

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Hospitality House offers two transportation programs: Homeless Access Transport (HAT) and Older Adults Access Transport.

• Both services are free and donations are welcome on the Older Adults Access Transport van.
• Vans have lifts for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
• The service area is basically from the Brighton Greens Department of Social Services office in the south to the Rood Center in Nevada City in the north.
  • Brighton Greens Resource Center - 988 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
  • Eric Rood Administration Center - 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
• A need for service beyond the Grass Valley and Nevada City area can be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Both services run 7 days a week from 9am-5pm.
• Homeless Access Transport (HAT) van is on-call, first come, first served by calling the drivers directly at 530-615-7609 or 530-615-8411. This service is for people experiencing homelessness or who are extremely low income.
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The Town of Truckee offers both Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service in the Truckee area.

For ADA certified passengers fares are free on the Fixed Route and on the Dial-A-Ride

These services provide a range of options for travelers to access recreation, employment, shopping, and social service opportunities while helping our region’s environment.

Truckee TART Local Fixed Route services vary by season. Click link for Schedule information:https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/. Buses serve the Recreation Center, Regional Park, Downtown Truckee, Tahoe Forest Hospital and Medical Offices, Gateway Shopping Center, Crossroads Shopping Center, Donner State Park, and the west end of Donner Lake.

Truckee TART Dial-A-Ride door-to-door service is offered year round to the general public with priority service for seniors and persons with disabilities, and ADA certified riders. Dial-A-Ride is available for trips within the Truckee Town limits 7 days per week. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance …

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GOGO Grandparent offers a way for seniors to order rides for groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more with a simple phone call.

Services provided

• Rides
• Arrange reliable rides for seniors, 24/7. Speak to an operator or use their menu. pickups can happen within 15 minutes, or you can schedule rides for seniors in advance.
• Groceries
• Help with ordering groceries, vitamins, household supplies without an app, delivered conveniently to your door.
• Meals
• Order meals from local restaurants. They help you order gourmet meals, takeout, and food that meets your dietary needs and preferences.
• Prescriptions
• Transportation services for seniors can help you get your prescription medication delivered from your local pharmacy right to your door. Call for same-day delivery.
• Home Services
• Get connected to helpful home services. You can request any service. Landscaping, dog walking, ect. …

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