RYDE: On Demand Transportation for Seniors in West Valley

Too many seniors in Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Campbell and Monte Sereno were stuck in their homes and couldn’t make their way to see family, friends or get to a doctor’s appointment. Supervisor Simitian proposed RYDE (Reach Your Destination Easily) offering residents in those five West Valley communities an affordable ride using needs-based sliding scale pricing. Through a joint agreement between the County, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and the five participating cities, local non-profits host the program, keeping costs low by using both volunteers and commercial driving services.

Learn about RYDE at West Valley Community Services

Read the Mercury News story:
West Valley seniors: need a lift? Here comes RYDE

Read about the RYDE expansion on CBS SF Bay Area:
Santa Clara VTA to Expand Senior Transportation Program