Older adult transportation services
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
A directory listing, not an eligibility decision.
UniHealth can identify a possible match, but the responsible program makes the final decision.
What to know
- Why it may fit
- Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
- What to do next
- Sourcewise Transit gives free rides to people who live in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or San Martin. It goes to medical visits, pharmacies, grocery stores and senior centers in South County. Other cities have their own ride programs.
- Who runs it
- Sourcewise / local transportation providers
What the program may consider
- Transportation need for care, food, or essential services
- Santa Clara County service area
- Trip, mobility, coverage and provider rules
How to get it
Sourcewise Transit gives free rides to people who live in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or San Martin. It goes to medical visits, pharmacies, grocery stores and senior centers in South County. Other cities have their own ride programs.
How to apply
- PhoneCalifornia aging services line: 1-800-510-2020Finds the local aging office that serves your area.
- PhoneSourcewise Transit (South County rides): (408) 762-7362For people who live in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or San Martin. Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- EmailSourcewise Transit e-mail: southcounty@mysourcewise.comYou can use it to cancel a ride at least 48 hours ahead.
- PhoneSourcewise information line: (408) 350-3200Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask for the program you need.
Getting help
Someone can refer you, with your permission
A family member or helper can join your screening call. Ask Sourcewise if a helper may book rides for you. There is nothing to sign.
What happens after you apply
Call Sourcewise Transit. Staff ask questions to see if you qualify.
The program or providerA helper can help with this
You qualify if you are 60 or older, or an adult with a disability. You must live in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or San Martin. You must walk, with a cane or walker if needed. You must get in and out of the car, or bring a caregiver. The cars cannot carry wheelchairs. If you do not qualify, staff tell you about other options.
The program or provider
Staff connect you to set up your first ride. Give your home address and pickup time. Allow 30 extra minutes for traffic.
YouA helper can help with this
Show your ID to the driver. Rides run on weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The driver waits while you shop, then takes you home. Only 2 people can ride at a time.
The program or providerOnly you can do this
What only you can do
- Answer the screening questions, yourself or with a helper on the call.
- Show your ID to the driver.
- Cancel at least 48 hours ahead, and reschedule rides yourself.
- How long it takes
- Staff screen you on your first call. No wait time for the first ride is published.
- You are enrolled when
- You are enrolled when Sourcewise approves you and you take your first ride.
- To keep it
- Cancel at least 48 hours ahead, by phone or e-mail. It is your job to reschedule. You cannot also use VTA ACCESS, RYDE or rides paid by your insurance.
Can’t be combined with
- VTA senior fare and ACCESS paratransit. If you use VTA ACCESS rides, you cannot also use Sourcewise Transit.