SPECIALIZED TRANSIT
Throughout SLO County there are many options for riders who may need specialized transit services.
Depending on your age, location, and whether you have a disability, your options for service will vary.
For a complete list of options in SLO County that includes RTA as well as other providers, please view the Specialized Transit Ride Guide here.
Travel Training
Get one-on-one training on using transit, learn your multiple options for using transit, or get help planning your transit trip. Our region’s Travel Trainer is available to meet one-on-one or can make a presentation to your group. Learn more at (805) 776-8700.
You can also call 511 for transportation information (press 0 for live assistance). You may have to leave a message but someone will call you back.
Curb-to-Curb Transportation
Dial-A-Ride and the Senior Go! Shuttle offer riders curb-to-curb transportation within local communities. With this customized service, you decide where and when to be picked-up. With no set timetables, and destinations of your choice, Dial-A-Ride offers affordable travel designed around your needs. These services typically require reservations made 2-3 days in advance of your ride. Please call and talk to your service provider before your trip to see what time frame they will need to make a reservation.
Vehicles are low floor and ramp equipped for mobility-impaired passengers. Requests for rides may be made up to a week in advance. Same-day service must be arranged at least 2 hours before your desired pickup time. (Same day service is not available in Shandon and Templeton)
To reserve a trip, call the appropriate number (see below). Tell the dispatcher your pickup address, destination, desired pickup/drop-off times, and whether or not you need assistance on and off the bus. Be ready to board the vehicle at the scheduled pickup time. If you need to cancel a scheduled ride, please call the dispatch office as soon as possible.
Checks will be accepted for a minimum of $15 and maximum of $60.
| Senior Go! Ages 65 and Up | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | Monday – Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. |
| Fares | $2.50 starting fare, increases with distance |
| Phone | (805) 473-3333 |
| Area of Service | San Luis Obispo County |
| Shandon-Paso Robles Dial-A-Ride | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. No same-day service. Call by noon the day before to make a reservation. |
| Fares | $5.00 per one way trip |
| Connections | Connections can be made to Route 9 and at the Paso Robles Train Station |
| Phone | (805) 541-2544 |
| Templeton-Paso Robles Dial-A-Ride | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm. No same-day service. Call by noon the day before to make a reservation. |
| Fares | $2.50 per one way trip |
| Connections | Connections can be made to Route 9 and at the Las Tablas Park and Ride |
| Phone | (805) 541-2544 |
| Paso Robles Dial-A-Ride: See coverage map here | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | Monday through Friday from 7 am to 1 pm |
| Fares | $ 5.00 per one way trip. Disabled and seniors are $2.50 |
| Connections | Connections can be made to Route 9. |
| Phone | (805) 239-8747 |
| Nipomo Dial-A-Ride: See coverage map here | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm |
| Fares | $2.25 for Adults and $1.75 for seniors, disabled and children per one way trip. 10-ride punch passes available: $20 Adult and $15 child (K-12th grade) |
| Connections | Connections can be made to Route 10 and at the two Old Towne Nipomo bus stops on Tefft Street |
| Phone | (805) 929-2881 |
