Specialized Transportation
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​Senior Lunch Program Transportation (SLPT)
The Senior Lunch Program Transportation service primarily serves seniors who participate in the Senior Lunch Program available in the City Hollister at the Community Center at 300 West Street. The clients have lunch and participate in recreational activities at the community center.
The service operates Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Reservations may be scheduled 24 hours in advance and a subscription service is available. Some clients may require the driver to provide through door escort services because of their physical condition.
No fare is charged for the Senior Lunch Program Transportation.
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Out-of-County Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (OOCMT)
The OOCMT service provides seniors and persons with disabilities, who reside in San Benito County, with transportation outside of the county for medical services that are not available in San Benito County. The service area goes as far south as the City of Salinas in Monterey County and as far north as the City of Palo Alto in Santa Clara County.
Some of the clients may request the driver to provide escort services through the door of their residence or the medical facility. Minor Spanish translation services may be provided by the driver for the client at the front desk.
The OOCMT service operates Monday through Friday and the hours of service vary depending on the clients’ destination and appointment schedule. Trip reservations must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance and a subscription service is available to those that require regularly scheduled medical treatments (i.e. dialysis, chemotherapy, etc.) OOCMT fares are shown below Ranges Between $2-$5 One-Way.
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Medical-Shopping Assistance Program (MSAP)
The Medical-Shopping Assistance Program primarily serves seniors over the age of 60 and persons with disabilities residing in San Benito County. The service provides transportation, escort, and minor Spanish translation for clients at in-county medical appointments, banks, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
The service operates Monday through Friday and the hours of service vary depending on the clients’ appointments and destination. Trip reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and priority is given to individuals residing in the more rural areas of San Benito County.
The fare for MSAP service is $1.25 for a one-way trip.
