Our Impact
Transportation Programs that Meet the Needs of San Diegans
Travelers Aid San Diego offers several programs to help vulnerable community members with their transportation needs. Low-income older adults, individuals with disabilities, survivors of domestic violence, people with immuno-compromising conditions, and individuals experiencing homelessness are just some of the specialized populations we serve with free transportation options.
Learn more about our program benefits, enrollment requirements, and types of transportation options below, or call our offices to speak with a staff member.
Our Services
SenioRide
SenioRide is designed to reduce isolation in low-income older adults by providing free transportation options designed to fit their needs
Services include:
- Senior/Disabled Monthly Pronto Transit Passes
- Volunteer Driver Vehicle Stipends
- MTS Access Vouchers
- NCTD Lift Vouchers
Program requirements:
- Ages 60 and older
- Reside in San Diego County
- Have an annual income of under $34,750 for a household of one or $39,700 for a household of two
RIDEFinder
RIDEFinder is a service designed to provide assistance, information, and referral services to anyone calling into (or visiting) our offices for help.
Services include:
- Travel Training
- Orientation and Mobility Training
What is Travel Training?
Our case management staff will discuss an individual’s transportation needs, describe available options from among our own programs as well as other programs for which they are eligible; then make recommendations and/or needed referrals, enrolling them if appropriate. Solutions and trip routing recommendations may be made.
What is Orientation and Mobility Training?
We have an Orientation and Mobility Trainer who comes to a client’s home and assists with one-on-one training to places they frequent using public transit.
Journey to Safety
Journey to Safety assists survivors of domestic violence (and their dependent children) with safe transportation options; case management; information and referrals; and supportive wrap-around services such as accommodations, food, and gas vouchers for emergency situations.
Please call or text the Travelers Aid Journey to Safety Hotline for assistance.
Journey to Safety Hotline:
(619) 693-8361
Senior Solutions
Senior Solutions receives funding from several sources to assist low-income older adults with immunocompromising conditions by providing free transportation to meet their essential needs.
Services include:
- MTS Access vouchers
- NCTD Lift vouchers
- Lyft/Uber mileage allowance
Program requirements:
- Ages 55 and older
- Must be immunocompromised (autoimmune disease, cancer, failure, etc.)
- Reside in the County of San Diego
- Have an annual income of under $34,750 for a household of one or $39,700 for a household of two
Homeless Outreach
Travelers Aid offers several services as well as information and referrals for unhoused individuals out of our satellite office located within Father Joe’s Villages.
Please contact Lorena Paringit with any questions or for more information:
Services offered:
- No-Fee ID Vouchers for unhoused individuals
- Certification of Homelessness
- San Diego County Birth Certificate Voucher
- Day Passes for Medical or Housing appointments for immunocompromised adults
Where to access services:
Address: Father Joe’s Villages JKC:
1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Hours: Mondays 8:30am – 10:00am, Wednesdays 8:00am – 10:00am, Thursdays 8:00am – 3:00pm
Walk-in, no appointment needed.