Transportation & Mobility Services

Mobility is an important element of independence and quality of life. Without any way to get around, many seniors become socially isolated and depressed.

One's mobility is, to a large degree, tied to the ability to drive an automobile. A car allows us greater freedom to choose where to live, work, travel and recreate.

As people age, their ability to safely drive an automobile may be compromised by a variety of functional impairments and loss of mobility strongly correlates to a decline in socialization and an increase in physical problems.

The City of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus program, MODE (Mobility On Demand Everyday) offers transportation options. Low cost, shared-ride curb-to curb van transportation is available for Santa Monica residents who are at least 65 years of age and persons with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older. All vans are lift-equipped and are driven by specially licensed and trained drivers.

MODE (Mobility on Demand Every Day)

For more information on MODE, call the Big Blue Bus at 310-458-6633.

To schedule a ride or if you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, please reserve your trip in advance by calling the MODE Call Center at (310) 458-MODE (6633). Please note that the driver may arrive 15 minutes prior to or 15 minutes after the reserved pick-up or return time.