Seniors

Discounted Fares for Seniors

SamTrans offers an Eligible Discount fare for passengers 65 years old and better, which applies to cash fares, Clipper cards or the free SamTrans Mobile ticketing app. Clipper cards are free for seniors. Learn more about fares

Learn to Ride Transit

Travel Training with Mobility Ambassadors

SamTrans offers free travel training to teach adults aged 18 and older on how to ride the SamTrans bus.  Participants learn how to ride safely,  plan trips, read the bus schedule, ways to pay, and make connections to other buses or rail systems.   For more information about travel training, please call 650-508-6362 (TTY 650-508-6448) or email ambassador@samtrans.com. 

Plan Your Trip
  • Read routes and schedules
  • Get to and from your bus stop
  • Locate and transfer to other buses
Pay Fare
  • Pay fares
  • Purchase passes
 
Get Mobility Assistance
  • Get on and off the bus safely
  • Use the lift or ramp to board
  • Position your mobility device

For information call 1-800-660-4287

Resources

Peninsula Rides

Peninsula Rides provides information about transportation options to people with mobility challenges so they can get around in and beyond San Mateo County.

 

Senior Mobility Guide

The Senior Mobility Guide is a brochure that provides information about transportation options for older people in San Mateo County. The Guide includes information about driver safety, shuttles, public transportation, walking, and other mobility topics.

This Mobility Guide is available for download below.

English - Espanol (Spanish) - Chinese

Contact Us

If you would like to learn more about the Senior Mobility Ambassador Program, to schedule an appointment with a Senior Mobility Ambassador, or to become a volunteer, contact us at 1-800-660-4287.

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