Dial-A-Ride Service

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.

 Service Area Map

Reservations: 

Try Madera Metro's new app, SpareLabs to book your reservation! Click the links below for additional information on how to access and use the app. 

Spare Labs App - English

Spare Labs App - Spanish

To make a reservation by phone, please call 661-RIDE (661-7433). 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. 

Dial-A-Ride English | Spanish Brochure