Accessible Transit

City of Madera Transit Services provide ADA/Paratransit (ADAP) Service for Seniors (60+), Veterans, and ADA Eligible passengers. ADAP can be used for work, medical appointments, school, meetings, senior service, events and much more. ADAP should not be used for emergency or critical medical transport.

To make a reservation, please call 661-RIDE (661-7433). Please be sure to include day(s), time, pick up and drop off location, and any other special request. All reservations for Sunday must be made by 5:00pm Friday.

Beginning January 23, 2023, the Fare cost of all Companions of ADAP Passengers will be $3.00 per trip. Eligible ADAP passengers and Personal Care Attendants (PCA's) will be allowed to continue to use the service at no cost. 

To apply for ADAP services, please complete and return the application by mail to the General Manager at 1951 Independence Drive, Madera, Ca. 93637. The eligibility criterion for this program is mandated by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be used to determine if you are eligible for priority services through DAR/ADAP.

Service Area Map

ADA/ Paratransit English | Spanish Brochure

ADA/ Paratransit Introduction Letter English / Spanish 

ADA/ Paratransit Application* English / Spanish

* In place of the required Doctors signature, applicants may include a copy of the ADA Identification Card or Include a copy of a reference letter from the physicians office.

ADA/ Paratransit Certification Requirements English / Spanish

ADA/ Paratransit Riding Policy (Currently being revised)