NEW!

Expanded Hours:

Door-Through-Door Service

If you need additional assistance due to mobility issues, we have expanded the days of service we provide.
 Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For information, please call:
(310) 394-9871   ext. 455

WISE & Healthy Aging / Santa Monica Dial-A-Ride Program

The Dial-a-Ride program offers transportation for any purpose (doctor's appointments, shopping, leisure or social activities) during set daytime hours, seven days a week.

Service Schedule

Vans run Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The van services does not run on these holidays:
  • New Year's Day - Jan. 1
  • Memorial Day - May 30
  • Independence Day - July 4
  • Labor Day - Sept. 5
  • Thanksgiving Day - Nov. 24
  • Christmas - December 25

Cost of a Trip

One-way fare for clients is 50-cents. An additional 25-cents is charged if a personal attendant or companion goes with the client.

Eligibility for Service

This service is only open to residents of Santa Monica. It is necessary to enroll in the program before calling for a ride. For information about enrolling, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455 or email transportation@wiseandhealthyaging.org

Orientation and Mobility Class

To help newly enrolled clients make the most of the Dial-a-Ride program, a monthly orientation and mobility class is offered. The class focuses on transportation options. The class meets at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

The class includes a Senior ID Registry session and a Pedestrian Safety course.

Please call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455 or email transportation@wiseandhealthyaging.org

Class Schedule

February 15, 2012
1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 2:00 pm Senior Safety

March 21, 2012
 1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 2:00 pm Senior Safety

April 18, 2012
 1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 2:00 pm Senior Safety

May 16, 2012
 1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 2:00 pm Senior Safety

June 20, 2012
 1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 2:00 pm Senior Safety

Calling for a Ride

Reservations in advance are encouraged. All trips are scheduled on a first-call, first-served basis. After you receive your ID card, you may start using the service at any time by calling the Scheduling Dispatcher at (310) 394-9816.