Phone Number:

(510) 559-7000

Address:

7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Website:

https://www.elcerrito.gov/EasyRide

Easy Ride Senior & Disabled Transportation Service is a shared-ride van service for seniors (60 and older) and persons 18 and over with a disability who are El Cerrito residents 94530. The door-to-door shuttle is funded by Measure J Sales Tax.

The door-to-door shuttle providing rides to medical appointments, local grocery stores, shopping centers, religious services, personal care appointments, BART stations, attending classes and social visits to friends or family. Our service area spans El Cerrito city limits.

Benefits of our low-cost service:
  • Friendly staff
  • Low-cost fare compared to local agencies.
  • Efficient and convenient for local appointments.
  • Less wait time versus using public transportation.
  • Free Rides to our Cafe Costa Senior Nutrition Program. For more information click here.
Eligibility:

Must be a resident of El Cerrito. El Cerrito Easy Ride services are available to persons with a disability who are 18 and over. Older adults who are 65 or more are also eligible.

Application: A completed application, liability waiver, verification of residency and disability (if applicable) must be submitted annually to remain enrolled in the program. Applications will be reviewed and applicants notified of approval prior to receiving services. For more information call (510) 559-7000 or email [email protected].

Service Area:  El Cerrito city limits, with pre-approved destinations up to 1-mile outside city limits Albany Oral Surgery, Sutter East Bay Medical Center (Albany), Richmond Annex Senior Center, Alvarado Adult School, Costco, Pacific East Mall, and Target (Richmond).

Fees: Subject to change. Ticket booklets are available at the El Cerrito Community Center or requested to be delivered at the time of a scheduled ride.  $2 per one-way boarding (sold in books of 10-tickets for $20).  Free, subsidized rides to/from Café Costa Lunch Program.

Applications require a government issued photo I.D. or utility bill to verify El Cerrito residency. If applicant is 18 and older but under 65 years old, it is required to submit a doctor’s note verifying medical disability. Please attach supporting documentation with your application and return to our office, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530, Attn: Easy Ride. Any questions or concerns, please contact our office at (510) 559-7000 or email [email protected].

*Reservations can be made one day in advance up to two weeks in advance.

*Please be advised that reservations are based on driver’s availability and in some cases, social programs/activities may impact availability of transportation.

  • Easy Ride trips will be single rider trips with the exception being two riders living in the same household.
  • If you are not feeling well or are having any COVID-like symptoms, you will not be permitted to use the service.
  • Cleaning/disinfecting of the vehicle will be done before and after each rider
  • All trips require advance scheduling.

Registration for Easy Ride Senior & Disabled Transportation Service is required. Registration in the program must be renewed annually.