Transportation for Seniors in San Diego Who No Longer Drive
Giving up driving is a big step. Here are the real options across the county — low-cost programs first — and where a private driver fits.
Comfortable door-to-door rides: (858) 522-0264TL;DR
San Diego County has good options. RideFACT offers low-cost curb-to-curb rides for adults 60+ (about $5–$20 one way), and MTS Access provides ADA paratransit. Start with 211 San Diego or 511SD to match the right program. For trips where comfort and on-demand scheduling matter — appointments, family events, the airport — a private driver like EGT is an option. We'll tell you honestly when a county program is the better fit. Call (858) 522-0264.
Low-cost county & nonprofit programs (start here)
- RideFACT — affordable curb-to-curb rides for adults 60+ and people with disabilities, countywide; one-way fares roughly $5–$20 (factsd.org/ridefact).
- MTS Access — ADA paratransit for those who can't use fixed-route bus/Trolley (MTS).
- 211 San Diego — free help finding rides and other senior services (211sandiego.org).
- SANDAG 511SD — regional trip planning and mobility info (511sd.com).
These are the most affordable choices and the right starting point for most riders. Programs and waitlists change, so confirm current eligibility and hours.
When a private driver makes sense
Public and nonprofit programs are excellent for budget and many regular trips, but they involve scheduling windows and shared rides. A private service costs more, and it's the honest choice only when those trade-offs matter to you:
- Comfort & dignity: a clean, quiet electric vehicle, door-to-door, with a professional who helps with the door and bags.
- On your schedule: a set pickup time, not a window — useful for medical appointments or catching a flight.
- Airport & family events: flat-rate, flight-tracked, no surge, one accountable contact.
- Peace of mind for family: a known, licensed (TCP #0046494-A), insured service rather than a different rideshare driver each time.
EGT serves ambulatory passengers; for wheelchair-accessible or medical transport, RideFACT and specialized providers are the right call, and we'll point you there.
Comfortable, scheduled rides for the trips that matter
Appointments, family gatherings, the airport — flat-rate, door-to-door, no surge.
Call (858) 522-0264Sources: FACT/RideFACT; San Diego MTS; 211 San Diego; SANDAG 511SD. Program eligibility, fares, and availability change — confirm current details with each provider. EGT is a private driver service for ambulatory passengers, not a medical transport provider. Last updated June 2026.