Learn about the proposed changes to Madera Metro Bus Route System (Madera Transit Plan) and provide your feedback here. For more information you may also see the English and Spanish flyer.
Travel conveniently from neighborhoods to shopping centers, local schools, medical offices, and work sites on the Madera Metro fixed-route transit services. For those who need curbside pick-up and drop-offs, Dial-A-Ride (DAR) paratransit services will get you there. To find more information regarding Madera Metro or the DAR, please click on the tab below.
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To file a complaint, please complete the Customer Complaint Form (English | Spanish) and return to the Transit Program Manager David Huff @ dhuff@madera.gov or by mail 205 W. Fourth Street, Madera, Ca. 93637. Emails are typically responded to within 24 business hours.
To plan your trip, click the Madera Metro image below.
Holiday Service Hours
- New Year’s Day – Saturday, January 1 – No Service
- Martin Luther King – Monday, January 16 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- President’s Day – Monday, February 20 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 29 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Juneteenth – Monday, June 19 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Independence – Day Monday, July 4 – No Service
- Labor Day – Monday, September 4 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Columbus Day – Monday, October 9 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Veteran’s Day – Saturday, November 11 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 23 – No Service
- Day after Thanksgiving – Friday, November 24 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Christmas Eve – Saturday, December 24 – Regular Schedule (9am – 4pm)
- Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25 – No Service
- New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31 – Regular Schedule (9am – 4pm)
*Modified Schedule – Service will be provided following the Fixed Route Saturday Schedule
- Fixed Route Service
Madera Metro is comprised of three fixed routes (click subjects to view):
April 18, 2022 - Effective Immediately:
As a result of a court order, effective April 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. Therefore, CDC will not enforce the Order. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time.
- Dial-A-Ride Service (DAR)
Attention:
- Beginning January 1, 2023, the general public will be allowed access to the Madera Dial-A-Ride (DAR) Transit System. The general public consist of ages 59 and under.
- Beginning January 23, 2023, fare cost for passengers ages 18 - 59 will be $3.00 per reservation/trip. Passengers 17 and under, 60+, Veterans, and Disable will be allowed to travel at no cost.
Madera Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is a general public, curb-to-curb, demand-response public transit system operated by the City of Madera for passengers. DAR can be used for work, medical appointments, school, meetings, senior service, events and much more. Vehicle are wheelchair lift-equipped. DAR should not be used for emergency or critical medical transport.
To make a reservation, please call 661-RIDE (661-7433) or email dhuff@madera.gov. 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.
Service Area Map
Dial-A-Ride English | Spanish Brochure
- ADA/Paratransit Service (ADAP)
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) or email dhuff@madera.gov. 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 to David Huff - Transit Program Manager at dhuff@madera.gov or mail to 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)
