IF YOU ARE DISABLED (or just old and creaky) and need transportation, you may qualify for ACCESS PARATRANSIT SERVICE. We're linking to the Los Angeles County Access site.
You want to make an appointment and probably take evidence of a disability if it's not obvious, such as a letter from your doctor or a list of your medications. If you are accepted, you are able to call for an access van THE DAY BEFORE you need a ride to the doctor or wherever. The idea is that you should not have to be home bound when you need to or want to get out, you should still be able to go to church, visit family and friends, etc.
This is not a free service but it is REASONABLE, about $2. to $3.50 for a ride that could even be 65 miles. The van picks you, and often other passengers, and drops you off one by one. Like any vehicle, vans can get stuck in traffic. We know that many users rely on this service for medical care but we also know people who call the van to go to the museum for the day, so... Just remember. It is not a cab service. You can go shopping but you can't take more than 2 bags on with you and you yourself must be able to lift them, and you should be presentable (clean), have your picture ID card ready, and have a good attitude towards the driver and other riders.
Are there many homeless riders? Access is picking up at shelters.
Do you need a good mailing address for your card. Yes you do. No PO Boxes.
Access picture ID cards are now being turned into TAP cards for riding the MTA Los Angeles. If you have moved, be sure to call Access and tell them where now to send your TAP/ACCESS pass.
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