Ride Access · Alameda County
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Disabled & Senior Ride Access
Emeryville · Oakland · Alameda County

Scope: Alameda County · Last updated: June 2026 · For disabled individuals and caregivers
What this covers
⚠ Active constraint (June 2026): Berkeley BRSD is at capacity and not accepting new applicants as of 3/1/2025. The program has been cut due to a ~$1.1M structural budget gap. New applicants in Berkeley should contact Easy Does It directly for emergency transport needs.

Start Here — The Certification Path

East Bay Paratransit (EBP) Certification unlocks most programs below

1

Get the application — Download from eastbayparatransit.org, or call (510) 287-5000 opt. 5 to have it mailed/emailed, or request via DocuSign at Certification.EastBayPT@transdev.com

2

Complete + schedule in-person assessment (IPA) — Bring completed form. Health professional contact may be requested. Either the applicant or caregiver can initiate this call.

3

Receive eligibility letter within 21 days — If no letter in 21 days, presumptive eligibility kicks in automatically until determination is made. Three outcomes: Full / Conditional (trip-type limited) / Temporary.

4

Certification valid 5 years — Reapplication required even for permanent disabilities. EBP will send renewal notice before expiration.

5

Use certification to unlock local city supplements — Emeryville 8-To-Go, Emeryville EBP ticket discount, Oakland OPED, Berkeley BRSD (waitlisted), Clipper Access, Easy Does It van service.

East Bay Paratransit — Core ADA Service

Requires EBP Certification
Local city supplement
Fixed-route transit discount
Caregiver can act on behalf
East Bay Paratransit (EBP) — Shared-Ride Van
AC Transit + BART · Regional ADA mandate
EBP Cert Required Caregiver Can Book

Disability or health condition preventing independent use of regular AC Transit/BART. Not all disabilities qualify — ADA standard is inability to use fixed-route independently.

Within ¾ mile of any AC Transit route or BART station. Covers Richmond/Pinole south to Fremont, east to Castro Valley, and into San Francisco. Cross-jurisdiction via One Seat Ride transfers.

Mirrors AC Transit/BART operating hours. No service when fixed-route isn't running.

Varies by trip. Local trips generally a few dollars. SF trips $6–$10 depending on origin/destination + $2.50 MUNI paratransit add-on for SF trips beyond BART service area.

Advance reservation only. Call (510) 287-5000, 8am–5pm daily including weekends. Up to 7 days out. No same-day. Caregiver can call on behalf. 30-min pickup window; driver waits max 5 min.

Cash (exact change only), paper tickets ($1/$4 denominations, books of 10), or Contactless Payment App.

Personal Care Attendant rides free. Companions pay same fare as rider. Both must be reserved when booking.

(510) 287-5000 · TTY (510) 287-5065
Mail: 1750 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612
eastbayparatransit.org

⚠ Visitor tip: Out-of-area paratransit holders can use EBP temporarily — fax certification in advance to (510) 287-5069, or bring paperwork in-person to the Broadway office.

Emeryville — City Programs (94608 zip)

8-To-Go Door-to-Door Shuttle
Emeryville Senior Center + ETMA
EBP Cert (18–69) Local Supplement Caregiver Can Book

94608 zip residents age 70+ OR age 18–69 with active East Bay Paratransit certification.

Within 94608 zip, plus select nearby destinations: Berkeley Bowl West, MacArthur BART, Herrick Hospital, Kaiser Oakland, Pill Hill hospitals/clinics.

Weekdays only, 9am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–5pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays.

$1 per ride via punch card. Cards available from Senior Center.

Emeryville Senior Center
(510) 596-3730
4321 Salem St, Emeryville

Discounted East Bay Paratransit Tickets — 90% Off
Emeryville Senior Center
EBP Cert Required Local Supplement

Emeryville resident + ADA qualified (EBP certified).

Purchase $40 in EBP tickets for $4. Once per calendar quarter.

(510) 596-3730 · 4321 Salem St

⚠ Extremely high-value program — $144/year savings if used every quarter. Should be first stop for any EBP-certified Emeryville resident.
Taxi / Lyft / Uber Reimbursement
Emeryville Senior Center
Local Supplement

Emeryville residents age 70+. No income or asset test.

90% reimbursement on taxi/Lyft/Uber rides, up to $80 in fares per quarter (max $72 reimbursement check per quarter).

(510) 596-3730 · Apply at Senior Center

Note: Age 70+ only. Not tied to disability status. Useful for residents who don't meet ADA paratransit standard but still have mobility limits.

Oakland — City Programs

Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly & Disabled (OPED)
City of Oakland Human Services Dept, Aging & Adult Services
EBP Cert (18–69) Local Supplement Caregiver Can Book

Oakland or Piedmont residents. Age 70+: no EBP cert required (recommended). Age 18–69: must be active EBP client first.

Subsidized curb-to-curb taxi scrip and wheelchair van vouchers for non-emergency medical appointments, shopping, and other local destinations.

Heavily subsidized group outings for Oakland residents 55+, coordinated via community organizations. Contact: GroupTrips@oaklandca.gov · (510) 238-3036

Oakland City Hall Human Services
(510) 238-3036
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm
oaklandca.gov

⚠ Oakland-only: OPED also serves Piedmont residents. The Group Trip Program (GTP) is for organized outings via community orgs — not for individual trip booking; orgs must apply separately.

Fixed-Route Transit Discounts (AC Transit, BART, Ferry, Rail)

Clipper Access Card (formerly RTC)
MTC / Bay Area regional · Rebranded Dec 10, 2025
Fixed-Route Discount

Persons with qualifying disabilities. Two paths: Basic eligibility (existing disabled card from another transit agency, SSI/SSDI, etc. — no medical cert needed) or Medical eligibility (licensed CA professional certification).

Discounted fares on AC Transit, BART, Caltrain, Muni, Golden Gate, VTA, SamTrans, ferry. Monthly Senior/Clipper Access pass available ($34/month cap for local rides, then unlimited). Does NOT apply to paratransit.

If you need an attendant, can apply for attendant card through the same program. No fee.

511.org/transit/clipper-access
Email: clipperaccess@bayareametro.gov
In-person: Lake Merritt BART, Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:45pm

Note: Existing RTC cardholders don't need new cards — they continue to work. Use a Clipper card (not credit/debit card) to receive discounts; contactless bank card payments charge full adult fare.
Clipper START — Income-Based 50% Discount
MTC · Permanent program as of May 28, 2025
Fixed-Route Discount

Low-income adults in the Bay Area. Income-based threshold (check clipperstartcard.com for current limits). Can stack with other eligibility if you meet income criteria.

50% off single-ride fares on all participating Bay Area transit agencies (all Clipper-accepting agencies).

Note: Separate from Clipper Access. Someone who is both disabled and low-income should evaluate which discount is larger per trip and apply for both if eligible.

Regional & Emergency Services

One Seat Ride Program
Regional ADA paratransit consortium
EBP Cert Cross-Jurisdiction

Allows EBP-certified riders to travel between participating paratransit service areas without physically transferring vehicles. Seamless regional trip coordination.

oneseatride.org

FASTER — Emergency Mobility Device Repair + Transport
Easy Does It · Serves Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo
Emergency Service Caregiver Can Call

Phone triage → on-site repair tech → repair attempt with donated parts → if needed, wheelchair-lift van transport to safe location. Limited supply of loaner devices while device is in repair.

Wheelchair Rescue: free ride home if mobility device breaks down outdoors in Northern Alameda County. Emergency attendant care if regular attendant misses a shift (PCA on-call 24/7).

Berkeley, Emeryville, or Oakland residents with disabilities. Online or phone application.

Note: FASTER is an underutilized emergency layer — particularly valuable for wheelchair and scooter users. Enrollment is separate from BRSD and doesn't require Berkeley residency for emergency services.
Berkeley BRSD + Easy Does It Scheduled Van — WAITLISTED
City of Berkeley · Not accepting new applications as of March 2025
EBP Cert Berkeley Only

Free taxi scrip, wheelchair van vouchers (Easy Does It), and GoGo (Uber/Lyft) credits. Free EBP tickets. High Medical Need supplement. 15-mile radius of Berkeley for van service.

Capacity full. Budget gap ~$1.1M. Benefits being cut. Applications submitted before 3/1/2025 remain in queue — letter will arrive by mail if approved.

BRSD@berkeleyca.gov · (510) 981-7269
1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley

⚠ Document here for reference but don't route people toward BRSD for immediate need — direct to EBP + FASTER + Oakland OPED as available alternates.

Quick Reference — Key Numbers & Links

East Bay Paratransit

(510) 287-5000 (reservations + cert)

TTY: (510) 287-5000

eastbayparatransit.org

Cert email

Emeryville Senior Center

(510) 596-3730

4321 Salem St, Emeryville

8-To-Go · EBP Ticket Discount · Taxi Reimbursement

Oakland OPED

(510) 238-3036

Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm

GroupTrips@oaklandca.gov

Apply online

Clipper Access (RTC)

511.org/transit/clipper-access

clipperaccess@bayareametro.gov

In-person: Lake Merritt BART

(510) 464-7133

Clipper START (income-based)

clipperstartcard.com

50% off all Bay Area transit

Permanent program as of May 2025

Easy Does It / FASTER

easydoesitservices.org

Emergency device repair + transport

Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland + N. Alameda County

Access Alameda (central directory)

accessalameda.org

Program finder for all Alameda County cities

One Seat Ride

oneseatride.org

Cross-jurisdiction ADA paratransit coordination

Gaps — Not Yet Covered in This Scope

Wheels Dial-A-Ride (Livermore/Dublin/Pleasanton), Fremont/Newark programs, Union City Paratransit, Paratransit Plus. All accessible via accessalameda.org.

City operates its own senior/disabled programs under Measure B/BB. To add on next iteration.

In-Home Supportive Services sometimes covers transport-adjacent services. Alameda County IHSS: (510) 577-1900. Worth a separate section if caregivers are primary audience.

Uber WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle): available in app under "More." Advance reservations required, availability varies. Not yet fully documented here.

NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transport) via Medi-Cal is a separate system — Medi-Cal members with qualifying conditions may get rides to medical appointments covered. Not covered here yet.