City Programs
The following city programs are offered and operated by the specified city. To obtain the most up-to-date information, click the program name to link to the program’s website or connect via the contact information listed.
Colma Cab Connect
The town of Colma offers a subsidized taxi program where eligible participants receive up to eight subsidized one-way rides monthly at $5 per ride (tip not included). The program contracts with Serra Yellow Cab to provide the rides and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost. Extra fees may be incurred by the participant for trips outside of the defined service area. For More Information, call 650-985-5678. Application can be picked up at the Colma Community Center or by visiting the website.
- To be eligible, seniors must be age 55+ and a resident of Colma.
- All trips must start or end in Colma.
- Eligible riders can take up to eight subsidized one-way rides monthly to destinations within the cities of Colma, Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica and San Bruno.
- Participants pay $5 per ride within the defined service area, with the remainder of the cost subsidized by Colma Cab Connect.
- Rides are available 24/7 via Serra Yellow Cab.
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost. Please state the request when scheduling with Serra Yellow Cab.
Connect-A-Ride (CaR) Program
The Pacifica Connect-A-Ride (CaR) program has been made possible due to the generosity of Sirkka Niukkanen who wanted to leave a legacy program that would benefit seniors in Pacifica. This is a subsidized taxi program where eligible participants receive up to eight subsidized one-way rides monthly at $5 per ride (tip not included). The program contracts with Serra Yellow Cab to provide the rides and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost. Extra fees may be incurred by the participant for trips outside of the defined service area. You can complete an application at the senior center (bring proof of age and residency)., or download an application. For More Information, call Michael Costakis at 650-738-7353 or email.
- To be eligible for the program, seniors must be age 65+ and a resident of Pacifica.
- All trips must start or end in Pacifica.
- Eligible riders can take up to eight one-way trips to destinations within the city of Pacifica, Colma BART and hospitals between Daly City and Burlingame.
- Participants pay $5 per ride to destinations within the program parameters with the remainder of the cost subsidized by the program.
- Rides are available 24/7 via Serra Yellow Cab.
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost. Please state the request when scheduling with Serra Yellow Cab.
Get Around! (City of San Mateo) Senior Rides Program
Get Around! is a program offered through the Parks and Recreation Department that offers seniors living in the city of San Mateo an affordable means of transportation. Registration is required, and can be completed online, in person, or by mail. This is a subsidized taxi program where eligible participants receive up to eight subsidized one-way rides monthly at $5 per ride (tip not included). The program contracts with Serra Yellow Cab to provide the rides and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost. Extra fees may be incurred by the participant for trips outside of the defined service area. For More Information, call 650-522-7490 or register online.
- To be eligible, seniors must be age 60+ and a resident within the city of San Mateo.
- Rides must begin or end in the city of San Mateo and travel destinations cover the cities of San Mateo, Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Redwood City, San Carlos, the Veteran’s Hospitals in Menlo Park and Palo Alto and Stanford affiliated Medical Offices in Palo Alto.
- Participants pay $5 per ride ($2.00 per ride if the Recreation Fee Assistance Scholarship is approved) to destinations within the program parameters with the remainder of the cost subsidized by the program.
- Rides are available 24/7 via Serra Yellow Cab.
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost. Please state the request when scheduling with Serra Yellow Cab.
Menlo Park M1-Cross Town Shuttle
The City of Menlo Park offers free shuttle service that is open to everyone. The cross town shuttle service connects the public to local community destinations in Menlo Park such as senior facilities, downtown retail, library, and more. Call 650-330-6770 or email for more information.
- The M1-Crosstown Shuttle runs between Belle Haven and Sharon Heights via downtown Menlo Park, downtown Palo Alto, and the Stanford Shopping Center/Stanford Medical Center area.
- This shuttle also connects to shuttles at the Palo Alto Caltrain station, and the Stanford Marguerite shuttle offers connections to/around Stanford University.
- The shuttle operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am–6:00 pm.
- This service operates with two 20-passenger buses, each with a space for one wheelchair and a rack that can accommodate two bicycles.
Menlo Park Shoppers’ Shuttle
The City of Menlo Park has a special program called the Shoppers' Shuttle that’s free and open to everyone. Call 650-330-6770 or email for more information.
- This is a curb-to-curb service that must be reserved at least one day in advance.
- The hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- The shuttle picks up passengers from their home starting at 9:30 a.m, and passengers will have approximately 2 hours at their destination.
- For the return trip home, the shuttle will pick up passengers starting at Noon.
- The shuttle has space for one wheelchair and can comfortably accommodate walkers. The friendly driver is ready to assist passengers with walkers and packages.
650-330-2286: Tuesdays to Redwood City
650-330-2288: Wednesdays to Menlo Park/Palo Alto
650-330-2289: Saturdays to Menlo Park/Palo Alto
650-330-2285: Sundays to Redwood City
South City Shuttle
The South City Shuttle offers complimentary service throughout South San Francisco and is available to all members of the public. Call 650-877-8550 or email for more information. Visit the website for schedules and maps.
- The three shuttle routes include stops at local stores, senior centers, Kaiser Hospital, the new library/Parks & Recreation building, downtown South San Francisco, various parks, and more.
- The shuttles also provide transit connections with SamTrans, Caltrain, and BART.
- The shuttles operate Monday through Friday (excluding observed holidays) from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- All vehicles are wheelchair-accessible