R-Transit/ Paratransit

Mission
Since 1976, the mission of R-Transit is to provide safe and reliable transportation for seniors (55 and older) and individuals with disabilities so as to improve their access to community services and activities, to decrease their experience of social isolation, and to enhance their abilities to remain living independently in their chosen communities. 

Location
R-Transit Center
1600 Nevin Plaza
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 307-8026

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday (excluding weekend and holidays)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Map
Located in a glass building above the Richmond Bart Station. Directly across from the Bart Parking garage.
 
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City Holidays 2016

Holiday Day Observed
New Year's Day
 January 2
Martin L. King Jr. Day
 January 16
Presidents' Day
 February 20
Memorial Day
 May 29
Independence Day
 July 4
Labor Day
 September 4
Admission Day
 September 8
Indigenous Peoples Day
 October 9
Veterans Day
 November 10
Thanksgiving Day
 November 23 & 24
Christmas Day
 December 25
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CLIENTS
The contract executed on July 11, 2011 between the City of Richmond and Friendly/Yellow/Greyline Cab Company shall terminate effective June 30, 2016. As a result, R-Transit will no longer offer a subsidized taxi program. 

In accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the contract, the City of Richmond will compensate Friendly/Yellow/Greyline Cab Company for all authorized work satisfactorily performed prior to June 30, 2016. 

R-Transit will continue to provide door-to-door demand response trips, standing orders, and group trips. Reservations are required and can be made up to ten (10) business days in advance. Same day service is based on availability. The coupon books do not expire and will continue to be valid for van service. 

As a reminder, reservations can be made Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm (excluding City holidays). 

We thank you for being a valued client of the R-Transit program and look forward to serving your transportation needs. 

Services
R-Transit is a program within the City Manager's Office that provides low-cost transportation services to seniors(55 and older) and persons with disabilities who reside in the City of Richmond and the unincorporated areas of East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, North Richmond, Hasford Heights and Rollingwood.

Eligibility Criteria
  • To be eligible for the R-Transit Program, you must be either a resident of Richmond, North Richmond, El Sobrante, or Kensington.
  • R-Transit serves clients 18 years or older.Applicants between the ages of 18-54 must provide proof of disability.

Programs offered by R-Transit:
• Demand-response
• Individual trips
• Group trips
• Standing orders
• Special purpose group tours
• Shuttle services
• Nutrition site transportation

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