East Valley RideChoice

Transit choices that fit my life

Valley Metro provides reliable, convenient and affordable transportation throughout the Valley.

Good transportation is vital for everyone’s health, independence and ability to participate in all that the East Valley has to offer.

Many transportation options are available for you in the East Valley as seen in the following service descriptions. Please review the services described below to see which work best for you. That way, each time you plan a trip, you can select the best travel choice and enjoy the ride!

Bus and Light Rail - It’s Your Best Value!

Transit Fare Discounts  
There are many options with the bus and light rail. In addition to the extensive choices in routes, discounted fares are also available. A 31-day Local Reduced Fare pass is available for $27.50 or pay 85 cents for one-way travel. A Local Reduced All-day pass provides unlimited rides for $1.75 when purchased off the bus. Purchased on the bus, a Local Reduced All-day pass is $2.60.

Customer Service: (602) 253-5000
Reduced Fare Passes by Mail: (602) 495-5795

Cab Programs

Coupons for Cabs
(480) 962-7433
rose.smith@veoliatransportation.com
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe residents may request coupon booklets for a nominal co-pay for one book, valued at $10. The coupons can then be applied toward the fare and tip of participating taxi companies.
More info regarding Coupons for Cabs

Download Coupons for Cabs application
[in PDF format]
Download Coupons for Cabs application in Spanish
[in PDF format]

CAB Connection
(480) 312-8747
Email: ejonesiii@scottsdaleaz.gov
Scottsdale residents may receive up to sixteen vouchers per month per user. Vouchers are subsidized by the City of Scottsdale at a rate of 80% up to a maximum of $10.

Maricopa County Special Transportation Services (STS)

As of June 30, 2009 Maricopa County Special Transportation Services (STS) will no longer be operational. Please refer to the Dial-a-Ride service in your city or town for alternative transportation or click HERE for more information.

Circulators

Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe offer FREE circulator bus service, using smaller buses to connect residential areas to local destinations such as other neighborhoods, major bus routes, medical centers, schools, shopping, recreational areas and multi-generational centers.

Mesa Downtown BUZZ Circulator
(480) 644-2160
Email: transportation.info@mesaaz.gov

Scottsdale Trolley
(480) 312-7626
Web: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley.asp
Email: jkelley@scottsdaleaz.gov

Tempe Orbit
(480) 858-2350
Web: www.tempe.gov/tim

Mesa Mileage Reimbursement

(480) 962-7433
rose.smith@veoliatransportation.com
Mesa senior citizens age 65 and over and persons with disabilities are eligible to apply for this program. Participants may receive a per mile reimbursement up to 300 miles per month. The passengers choose their own drivers and they cannot reside with the passenger. Reimbursements are made to the passengers who are then required to pass along the reimbursements to their volunteer drivers.
More info regarding the Mesa Mileage Reimbursement

Download Mesa Mileage Reimbursement application
[in PDF format]
Download Mesa Mileage Reimbursement application in Spanish
[in PDF format]

Volunteer Driver Program for Chandler and Gilbert

Chandler and Gilbert seniors and persons with disabilities are eligible to schedule transportation with About Care, a nonprofit organization.  This service recruits volunteer drivers who use their own cars to provide the trips. To schedule a trip or to learn more about becoming a volunteer driver, contact About Care. (480) 802-2331.
Email: information@aboutcare.org

East Valley Dial-a-Ride

Customer Advocate: (480) 633-0101, option 6
TTY: (480) 981-1969
ADA Certification Application Information: (602) 716-2100
TTY: (602) 251-2039
Dial-a-Ride is available to residents of the East Valley. Within the city of Mesa and the town of Gilbert, Dial-a-Ride is only available to individuals who are ADA certified. Service hours vary; call for details.

Transportation Ambassadors

The Maricopa Association of Governments develops human services transportation coordination plans so that older adults, people with disabilities and people with low incomes may move through the region more easily. Public participation is encouraged to identify gaps in service and the potential for innovative new partnerships. Training about how to access different transportation programs is also available upon request.

CALL TODAY! (602) 254-6300.
Email: dgaisthea@mag.maricopa.gov