General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs
Provider: CITY OF LA PUENTE
The city provides transportation services for individuals age 55 and older and people with disabilities who are residents of the city of La Puente. Service includes community dial-a-ride and discount transit passes. Geographic restrictions apply.
The Dial-A-Ride service provides paratransit for older adults, age 55 and older, and for disabled people of any age. The program provides rides to any destination within the City limits and to medical and dental appointments up to 5 miles outside of the City limits. Service is curb-to-curb. All vans are wheelchair accessible. Individuals must be registered to qualify for services.
Discount bus passes are available for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Individuals must be registered to qualify for services. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To register for Dial-A-Ride services, individuals must provide proof of residence and either proof of age or proof of disability to the San Gabriel Transit office at 3650 Rockwell Ave., El Monte. To schedule a ride, call the reservation number.
To register for discount bus passes, proof of residence in the form of a utility bill and a photo ID are required; register at City Hall. Passes can be purchased at City Hall. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE The fee for Dial-a-Ride service $0.25 per trip; however, companions assisting a disabled rider may ride for free.
Fees for discount bus passes vary, call for information.
The Dial-A-Ride service provides paratransit for older adults, age 55 and older, and for disabled people of any age. The program provides rides to any destination within the City limits and to medical and dental appointments up to 5 miles outside of the City limits. Service is curb-to-curb. All vans are wheelchair accessible. Individuals must be registered to qualify for services.
Discount bus passes are available for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Individuals must be registered to qualify for services. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To register for Dial-A-Ride services, individuals must provide proof of residence and either proof of age or proof of disability to the San Gabriel Transit office at 3650 Rockwell Ave., El Monte. To schedule a ride, call the reservation number.
To register for discount bus passes, proof of residence in the form of a utility bill and a photo ID are required; register at City Hall. Passes can be purchased at City Hall. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE The fee for Dial-a-Ride service $0.25 per trip; however, companions assisting a disabled rider may ride for free.
Fees for discount bus passes vary, call for information.
Application Procedure
Languages
Spanish
Website
www.lapuente.orgService hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm; and Sunday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Service/Intake |
(626) 855-1598 (Graffiti Hotline)
(626) 330-4000 (Dial-A-Ride/San Gabriel Transit Office)
(626) 855-1542 (Building and Safety)
(626) 855-1583 (Code Enforcement)
(626) 855-1543 (Community Outreach)
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Service/Intake and Administration |
(626) 855-1500
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