Special Free and Low Cost Transportation Services
Jewish Family Services- “On the Go” service
- based on client’s zipcode (check website-92025 and 92029 covered), 60+ years old, up to 25 mile radius of their home, mentally acute enough to ride, must transfer independently (walker or cane only, NO scooters), curb to curb, does not serve assisted living/board and care facilities -
SD Transportation Services- “On the Go Rides”- (855) 638-2279,
wait list, ride service up to 80 miles per person/mo., use Lyft/Uber,
FACT (Facilitating Access to Coordinate Transportation)- (888) 924-3228
- 60+years, any purpose, book 1 week in advance, small cash fee (can’t exceed $10 each way), fee determined by mileage, call to qualify/arrange rides
ACCESS to Independence- (619) 704-2058
, www.accesstoindependence.org, must be person with significant disability, schedule one week prior, state funded
For Escondido Residents: Escondido Senior Center.
They have coupons for free transports (limited amount per month, can't remember how many) for seniors without a vehicle.
NCTD (North County Transit District)
Has a variety of services for local residents needing to save on transport costs. Here is a link to their info page:
NCTD+