Alameda Connect

AIM - Alameda Independent Mobility 

AIM (Alameda Independent Mobility) provides subsidized Uber and Lyft rides for eligible residents. It helps fill transportation gaps like same-day trips and medical return rides that are difficult to pre-schedule through East Bay Paratransit.

Who Qualifies? 

• Alameda residents aged 70+. 
• Residents 18+ who are East Bay Paratransit (EBP) certified. 

How AIM Works 

The City of Alameda partners up with Eden I&R, Inc  2-1-1 Transportation to schedule subsidized Lyft and Uber rides.  

• Up to 6 Uber or Lyft rides per month within Alameda County

Riders pay:

• The first $4 of each trip
• Any amount over $25
• Payment must be made with a credit, debit, or prepaid debit card

Download an AIM application HERE(PDF, 378KB)

在此下載中文版 AIM 申請表(PDF, 1MB)

Descargue la aplicación AIM aquí(PDF, 384KB)

Funded by Measure BB, administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission 

Contact Us 

Paratransit Coordinator 
Mastick Senior Center 
Phone: (510) 747-7513 
Email: CityParatransit@alamedaca.gov 

Mastick Monthly Trips

The City of Alameda financially assists with transportation expenses for the Mastick Senior Center monthly trip program. Travel destinations may include various Bay Area locations (i.e. San Francisco, Livermore, etc.). Sign up is on a first come, first served basis.

• Eligibility requirements: Must be 50 years of age or older and a member of the Mastick Senior Center.
• Cost: Trip fees range from $45 to $75, depending on trip amenities or class registration fees.
• Contact: Please contact Mastick Senior Center at (510)747-7500 for more information.

Leisure Club

The City of Alameda provides a van to pick up and return members of the Alameda Recreation & Park Department Leisure Club, a social recreation program offered twice a month for adults, 18 years or older, with disabilities.

• Eligibility requirements: Must be 18 years or older, with special needs.
• Cost: Free.
• Contact: Please contact the Alameda Recreation & Park Department at (510)747-7529 for more information.

Emergency Wheelchair Services – Now Available

If a wheelchair or scooter breakdown leaves you stranded, FASTER (Fast Accessible Safe Transportation and Emergency Repair) service will connect you with one of their Repair Technicians, who will troubleshoot the problem over the phone and drive to your breakdown location as soon as possible to fix it on the spot or get you to a safe location.

This program is funded by Measures B & BB through the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

Learn more about the wheelchair service.

Who Qualifies?

Easy Does It provides emergency wheelchair and mobility device repair for residents in:

• Alameda
• Albany
• Berkeley
• Castro Valley
• Emeryville
• Hayward
• Oakland
• San Leandro
• San Lorenzo

If your device breaks down while you're out:

Call Easy Does It Dispatch at 510-704-2111

• A technician will try to troubleshoot by phone
• If needed, they’ll meet you on-site for minor repairs
• If repairs aren’t possible, they’ll help get you home safely

Service Hours:

Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM

Note: This program is not operated by the City of Alameda.

This program is full and we are currently not accepting applications.

Free AC Transit Bus Passes

The City of Alameda’s Paratransit Program offers free AC Transit bus passes to eligible residents.

Who Qualifies?

• Alameda residents aged 65+ who meet low-income requirements.
• Alameda residents aged 18–64 with a certified disability and who meet low-income requirements (Proof of disability is required).

Important Details

• Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, as funding allows.
• Applicants age 50+ must maintain a free Mastick Senior Center membership, renewed annually in July.

How to Apply

When the waitlist reopens, you’ll need to:

1. Complete an application. 
2. Provide the following required documents: 
   • Proof of age (e.g., valid photo ID with name, birthdate, and current address)
   • Proof of residency (Utility bill with your name and current address) 
   • Proof of low-income status: 
     • Enrollment in AMP's Energy Assistance Program 
     • EBT/CalFresh Enrollment
     • CalWorks enrollment
     • MediCal enrollment
     • Income tax statement
     • SSI/SSA

This program is full and we are currently not accepting applications. Applications will become available when the program resumes.

Funding

This program is funded by Measure BB, administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

Contact Us

Paratransit Coordinator

Mastick Senior Center

Phone: (510) 747-7513

Email: CityParatransit@alamedaca.gov.