ACCESS Transportation
Transportation for people who have a disability preventing them from using a lift-equipped Metro bus. There is no income limit. People registered under ADA Paratransit can use the ACCESS transportation van service in all areas, on days and times Metro buses operate. Riders can bring a personal care attendant, if they are unable to use ACCESS transportation alone. They can also bring at least one friend on any trip.
You must apply and be found eligible before you can use this program. Reservations for ACCESS transportation van service may be made up to one week in advance. Metro fare is $1.75 per ride. Please call 206-205-5000 for more information or visit METRO.
Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP)/ORCA
The Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) simplifies travel for seniors and riders with disabilities around Puget Sound. Any eligible person may apply for an RRFP card on our online Reduced Fare Portal or at an ORCA customer service office. Senior RRFP cards can also be obtained by mailing an application to our customer service office. There is no card fee for your first ORCA.
Download the online application form or call Customer Information at 206-553-3000 (WA Relay: 711) to request one. For more information please visit www.kingcounty.gov.
Volunteer Transportation for Seniors
Volunteer Transportation Service (VTS) helps King County seniors get to vital medical appointments within King County. This group of volunteers use their personal vehicles to transport seniors 60 years old and older. They primarily transport riders to medical appointments, including dental, physical therapy, vision and hearing, as well as other necessary destinations such as pharmacies and food banks. VTS cannot provide transport for procedures that require a caregiver. Our rides are dependent on volunteer availability and are not guaranteed.
Transportation is available every weekday, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. VTS requests 2 weeks’ advanced notice for any ride requests. Rides are FREE but donations are welcome. For seniors living with disabilities, you must be able to get in and out of a small car or van with minimal assistance. We can provide interpreters during ride requests for non-English speakers.
Call (206)-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815 to request a ride or to get more information. Our representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Or visit our website. https://soundgenerations.org/our-programs/transportation/volunteer-transportation/
Hyde Shuttle
The Hyde Shuttle program provides door-to-door van service for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout many communities in King County. Our friendly, specially-trained drivers transport riders to hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores and other local destinations. For those who have difficulty getting around, the service provides an opportunity to socialize and stay active within their communities.
Call 206-727-6262 to schedule your ride. Telephone scheduling hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may visit the Hyde Shuttle Website anytime to schedule a ride.