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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For all customer service needs and/or complaints, please email the Transit Program Manager David Huff @ vog.a1653381813redam1653381813@ffuh1653381813d1653381813. Emails are typically responded to within 24 business hours.
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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(CDC) January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.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.
Holiday Service Hours
- New Year’ Day Saturday, January 1 – No Service
- Martin Luther King Monday, January 17 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- President’s Day Monday, February 21 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Memorial Day Monday, May 30 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Independence Day Monday, July 4 – No Service
- Juneteenth Sunday, June 19 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Labor Day Monday, September 5 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Columbus Day Monday, October 10 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Veteran’s Day Friday, November 11 – Modified Service (9am – 4pm)
- Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24 – No Service
- Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 25 – 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(CDC) January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.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:
- Date TBD: The City is still in the process of lifting all remaining restrictions from Dial-A-Ride. The final lift will allow the general public to have access to the service.
- As of February 3, 2021 Dial-A-Ride will be made available to the general public for "Sunday reservations only".
- Beginning February 15, 2021 Dial-A-Ride will only available for Seniors, those with disabilities, and Madera Community College students needing transportation to MCC (Sunday - Saturday).
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 ages 59 and below. 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 vog.a1653381813redam1653381813@ffuh1653381813d1653381813. 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)
The City of Madera Transit Services provides a Dial-A-Ride (DAR), 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 vog.a1653381813redam1653381813@ffuh1653381813d1653381813. 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.
To apply for ADAP services, please complete and return the application to David Huff - Transit Program Manager at vog.a1653381813redam1653381813@ffuh1653381813d1653381813. 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 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)
