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Davis Community Transit

Office location:
1818 Fifth Street
(located in the Parks & General Services yard)

Mailing Address:
Davis Community Transit
1818 Fifth Street
Davis CA 95616

Please note, we have a new telephone number:
Information & Reservations: (530) 747-8240
Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily

Who May Use This Service?

• Customers who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Disabled customers may be accompanied by a personal attendant at no extra charge when required.
• One unregistered companion may accompany a certified customer, and must pay the 1-way fare.

How to Apply

• Call our office at (530) 747-8240 to speak with the Paratransit Coordinator.
• The application may be mailed to you or you may begin it over the phone.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Customers must recertify every 3 years.

Making Ride Reservations

• Call our office 1 to 14 days in advance of your appointment. Same-day rides are only given if time and space permit.
• Please call by 5:00 p.m. for rides the following day.
• Rides are not prioritized by destimation or type of appointment.

Pick-ups & Drop-offs

• Davis Community Transit is an origin to destination service. The driver can help you on and off the bus, but will not enter your home, doctor’s offices, etc.
• We may schedule your pick up time up to 60 minutes prior to the time you desire to be at your final drop-off location.
• There is a ’20 minute window’ around your pick-up time. You must be ready 10 minutes before and after your scheduled time.
• The bus will only wait 3 minutes once it arrives.
• Rides may be coordinated with other Yolo County transit services.

Return Trips

• You must call the office to get a ride home when you are ready.
• Wait times can vary depending on how busy it is when you call and where the vehicles are located.
• Round trip returns are scheduled only for rides after 5:00 p.m. or on the weekends.

Cancellations & No-shows

• You must cancel at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
• If you do not board within 3 minutes of when the bus arrives, it is considered a no-show.
• A pattern of no-shows or late cancellations can result in suspension of service.

Safety Rules

• Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
• Mobility aids occupied must not exceed 600 pounds, and dimensions cannot exceed 30” x 48”.
• Mobility aids must load the lift backwards, and you will be dropped off and picked up where it is accessible.
• We are not an ambulance or cab service. Drivers are not equipped to provide medical care.
• Your ride will be shared with other customers.
• No eating, drinking, or smoking on the bus.
• Violent, disruptive, or illegal conduct will not be tolerated.

Service Area

• Davis Community Transit provides service in the city limits of Davis within ¾ mile of fixed route bus lines.

Fares

• $2.00 each way, $4.00 each way during premium times.
• Pre-paid 5, 10, or 20 ride tickets are available for registered riders at the Davis Senior Center (646 A Street) and aboard the Davis Community Transit vehicles.
• Exact change only – rides will not be provided without payment of fare.
• Drivers do not carry change.

Questions and comments about this service may be directed to the following:
Linda Alemania
Paratransit Supervisor
Davis Community Transit
23 Russell Boulevard, Suite 5
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 747-8240

Other Transportation Options in Yolo County

General Transit Information:

Sacramento Area Transit Information: Transit and transportation information for the greater Sacramento Area.

Bay Area Transit Information: Transit and transportation information for the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

California Smart Traveller: Statewide transit and travel information from the California Department of Transportation.

Bus Services:

YoloBus (800-371-2877): Provides route service and special charters between Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento and Sacramento. YoloBus provides connecting services to Sacramento, the Sacramento International Airport, Vacaville, Vallejo, and Fairfield. Learn more about Yolobus Special ADA transit service.

Unitrans (530-752-2877): Scheduled fixed route service for points within Davis. Seniors may pick up a free pass at the Davis Senior Center.

Sacramento Regional Transit (916-321-2877): Scheduled fixed route bus and light rail service in the greater Sacramento area.

Fairfield/Suisun Transit (707-422-2877): Scheduled fixed route bus service between Davis/UC Davis and various points in Solano County.

Rail Service:

Amtrak California (800-872-7245): Intercity rail service within California. Jointly operated by Amtrak and the California Department of Transportation.

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