STOCKTON, Calif. — Do you need a way to get around San Joaquin County with style? The San Joaquin Regional Transportation District is getting ready to roll out a special on-demand service in March that will take people where they want to “Van Go.”
The service, called RTD Van Go, will pick people up where they are and drop them off where they wish within a single zone during service hours. The service will operate throughout San Joaquin County, including rural areas, increasing affordable transportation options into areas in which they don't currently exist.
As of March 12, the service area includes Clements, Woodbridge, Linden, Lodi, Lockeford, and North Stockton, but the RTD is hoping to add more locations soon.
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Transit officials say vans may be shared with others, which may include strangers or people riding in a group with the primary passenger. In fact, the $4.00 per ride fare may be split among four friends, reducing their net cost to $1.00 each.
Discounts are available for qualified seniors, veterans, and A.D.A. certified passengers. The service also includes free transfer, which allows RTD Van Go! passengers to transfer for free to fixed-route bus service.
According to officials, the vans are equipped with wheelchair lifts and dedicated spaces inside to increase mobility. Van Go drivers are professionally trained, licensed, and prepared to help.
The on-demand service includes rides until 10:00 p.m. on weekends and on holidays.
How to get a ride: Use the RTD Van Go! app on your smartphone, or call 1-800-FOR-RIDE (800) 367-7433
Regular Fare:
- One Way: $4
- Day Pass: $10
Discount Fare:
- One Way: $3
- Day Pass: $7
RTD will roll out the Van Go service on March 25 throughout San Joaquin County. For more information click here.
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