Health Care Access
Special Free and Low Cost Health Care Access Transportation Services
CALL THE CAR
https://callthecar.com/
Molina Health Insurance
Unlimited free transportation
The North County Transit District (NCTD)
Provides LIFT, a paratransit service for eligible individuals needing medical rides, offering curb-to-curb transportation during BREEZE/SPRINTER hours. LIFT requires reservations at least one day in advance. For Medi-Cal beneficiaries, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT/NMT) is available through health plans
If you have more information on free, low cost or special transportation services we would love to update the site with your contribution.
Provide details of relevant services using the email link info@cvrides.com
( And if you find some factual or out-of-date information, use the same email link to advise us of changes needed. )
General Transportation
Special Free and Low Cost General Transportation Services
Jewish Family Services- “On the Go” service
Based on client’s zipcode (check website for more zip code information: 92025 and 92029 covered), 60+ years old, up to 25 mile radius of their home, mentally acute enough to ride, must transfer independently (walker or cane only, NO scooters), curb to curb, does not serve assisted living/board and care facilities -
SD Transportation Services- “On the Go Rides”- (855) 638-2279,
wait list, ride service up to 80 miles per person/mo., use Lyft/Uber,
FACT (Facilitating Access to Coordinate Transportation)- (888) 924-3228
- 60+years, any purpose, book 1 week in advance, small cash fee (can’t exceed $10 each way), fee determined by mileage, call to qualify/arrange rides
ACCESS to Independence- (619) 704-2058
, www.accesstoindependence.org, must be person with significant disability, schedule one week prior, state funded
For Escondido Residents: Escondido Senior Center.
They have coupons for free transports (limited amount per month, can't remember how many) for seniors without a vehicle.
NCTD (North County Transit District)
Has a variety of services for local residents needing to save on transport costs. Here is a link to their info page:
Reportedly has special rates for Seniors/disabled. Not clear how to access this but the main website can be a guide.
Dedicated Transportation
If you appreciate this resource help support the cost of maintenance and updating.
In addition to the costs for registration and webservers, many hours are spent maintaining the content in an attempt to keep the resource up to date and useful for those who are transportation challenged.
If you can Zelle a small contribution, it would be appreciated.
Zelle Credential: Use 202-489-5300 and the name John Dupree.
We can also process credit cards and that may be done over the phone by calling 202 489 5300.