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.
A standing weekly ride — doctor, church, the regular trips
If the same trips happen every week, book them once. Tell us the day, the time and the address, and the ride is on the calendar every week until you tell us to stop. Family can book it for a parent; we confirm each ride with whoever you name.
- Local ride, door to door: $65 flat each way — doctor’s office, church, a friend’s house, lunch. No surge, no booking app.
- Errands where the car waits (groceries, then the pharmacy, then home): book by the hour — $175 an hour in the BMW i7, $200 in an SUV, 2-hour minimum.
- A procedure or a sedation appointment: flat round trip from $120, and the person going with you rides free. See ride home after surgery.
- The airport: flat zone rates from $65 to SAN; see the SAN rate card.
Gratuity is at your discretion. You pay after each ride — no deposit. We carry ambulatory passengers: someone who can walk to the car and sit in an ordinary seat, with a steady arm to the door if wanted.
Set up a weekly ride → or call (858) 522-0264 and an owner answers.
Comfortable, scheduled rides for the trips that matter
Appointments, family gatherings, the airport — flat-rate, door-to-door, no surge.
Call (858) 522-0264Related
· SAN ground transportation — complete guide
· Flight delays & wait time, explained
· Arranging a parent’s rides from out of town? A driver for your parents
Sources: 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.
Date already sold out? Sold out means that date, not the calendar — and cancellations do happen. Join the cancellation list and we call you first when a vehicle frees up. Every EGT sell-out is logged, dated, on the public sell-out record — that is why booking the next date early is the move. Call or text (858) 522-0264.
Reserve your ride — Senior transportation
Tell us the date, party size and your plan and EGT calls you back to confirm. Prefer to skip the form? Call (858) 522-0264 or text us — an owner answers.