Last year, the bus public transportation system in Oxnard, California changed its name to Gold Coast Transit. Bus public transportation for people Oxnard, California is done via the Gold Coast Transit. Here’s more about the bus public transportation in Oxnard, California called Gold Coast Transit.
Exact Change Fares For The Farebox
The following fare schedule is in place for those riding the bus in this coastal California city, which require exact change since the drivers, as in virtually all public transportation systems, don’t carry or make change:
People aged 19-64: $1.25
Kids through age 18 with school identification or other document proving age: $1.25
Those aged 65 and older, on Medicare, or Disabled: 60 cents
Those 75 and older with a SCAT Card: Free from Monday-Friday 9 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon and all day Saturday and Sunday plus holidays.
Kids under 3 feet, 9 inches tall: Free
Transfers Slips: Free for completing a one-way bus journey
The Gold Coast Transit requires bus riders using this public transportation service to show the appropriate identification for reduced rides, such as Medicare cards, SCAT Disability or ADA Disability identification cards, SCAT 75+ cards, etc.
Monthly Passes and Tickets
Adults and Kids Through Age 18 for a day: $3
Those aged 65 and older, on Medicare, or Disabled for a day: $1.50
Adults for a month: $41.00
Kids through age 18 for a month: $32
Those aged 65 and older, on Medicare, or Disabled for a month: $18
10-Ride Ticket, 20-Ride Ticket, 30-Ride Ticket for Gold Coast Transit (bus fares in respective order by age and situational category)
Adults: $11.50, $21.50, $30
Kids through age 18: $9, $17, $24
Those aged 65 and older, on Medicare, or Disabled: $5.50, $10, $14.50
You can get these discounted tickets and passes at various outlets in the Oxnard, California area like Oxnard College and Albertson’s at Centerpoint Mall as well as by mail using these forms here Check the website listed in the “Resources” box for all the locations by clicking “Fixed-Route” on the left of the homepage, then “Fares” below that on this Gold Coast Transit public transportation site in Oxnard, California.
The Routes Of The Oxnard, California Public Transportation Bus System
The Gold Coast Transit is comprised of some 18 bus routes currently, with the 15 regular ones being numbered 1-18, and the three express routes being numbered 30X-32X. For specific route schedules and maps, you need to access the “Maps” link at the left hand side of this Oxnard, California public transportation homepage listed in the “Resources” box. The routes generally run all year except for major holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day, but for certain holidays like Veterans Day, regular service is scheduled to be in effect.
SCAT ACCESS Curb-to-Curb Public Transportation Paratransit Bus Services For The Disabled And Those 65 And Older
This service is helpful for senior citizens and disabled folks, getting them around Western Ventura County, including the California areas of Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, and in places in between. Those 65 and older don’t have to be certified to use SCAT ACCESS, but have to show proof of age to the bus driver. Those under age 65 have to be certified by the Ventura County Transportation Commission. Those who are visiting the area must contact the SCAT Customer Service at 805-487-4222/805-643-3158 or 805-486-2304 (TDD) and give their ADA certification information. The hours of service are from 5 in the morning until 10 at night weekdays, and 5:30 in the morning until 9 at night on Saturdays, and 6 in the morning until 8:30 at night Sundays.
Reservations need to be made at least a day in advance between 8-5 by calling various phone numbers. Those riders going to and from the same places often can try for a subscription service to save having to make reservations over and over again, but this is subject to time availability. Riders using this public transportation service should expect to share a ride with others and will also be given a “window” by the scheduler, which tells the bus rider the time range of when the bus should be coming and when the bus rider should be ready at. Like many paratransit public transportation services, bus drivers won’t wait more than five minutes for a passenger, but at least the dispatcher will phone the potential bus rider before the bus drives off. Bus riders needing to cancel should do so at least half an hour before the time “window” commences.
One way fares for this public transportation service are $2.50 (up to four books of ten tickets each can be ordered via mail by downloading the form at the website for $25.00 each book), but those people who are on the Senior Nutrition Lunch Site Program can ride for free. Guests of the riders ride for the same price as the rider, but Personal Care Attendants ride free.
For more information on this paratransit bus public transportation service in Oxnard, California, including the appropriate contact numbers for reservations and the ticket forms, click on the left link that says “Paratransit” at the homepage listed in the “Resources” box.
Gold Coast Transit Riding Intangibles
Buses don’t always arrive at the exact time of the schedules, so it’s best to be at your bus stop at least 5 minutes early. All the Gold Coast Transit buses are equipped with a lift or a ramp for the wheelchair bound and for those who have trouble using steps. They also have bike racks. The disabled and senior citizens are given priority for the front seats. Bus riders should pull the stop request cord a block before they want to get off. Only guide and service animals can ride uncaged. Proper behavior is expected on these Oxnard, California buses because laws are in place to fine those who skip paying for a ride, who skateboard on the bus, etc.
Routes and fares discussed in this public transportation bus article on the Gold Coast Transit program are subject to change.
Contact Gold Coast Transit: 301 E. Third St., Oxnard, California 93030. 805-483-3959. Website is in the “Resources” box.
Reference:
- Gold Coast Transit homepage: www.goldcoasttransit.org
