How to apply for GET-A-LIFT (ADA Paratransit, Kern County)

Who it's for

GET-A-LIFT is the ADA complementary paratransit service operated by Golden Empire Transit District for the Bakersfield / metro Kern County area. Eligibility is functional rather than age-based: you qualify if your disability prevents you from boarding, riding, or disembarking a fixed-route GET bus, from navigating the system, or because the route you need is not lift-equipped. To apply, download the Paratransit Application from the GET website or pick one up at the District office (1830 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301), then call GET to schedule an in-person functional assessment. Eligibility is determined within 21 days of the assessment. Trip reservations after certification can be scheduled by calling 1-661-869-2GET (2438) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.

What you'll need

• Completed GET-A-LIFT Paratransit Application
• Information provided in the in-person functional assessment

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about GET-A-LIFT (ADA Paratransit, Kern County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need completed GET-A-LIFT Paratransit Application, information provided in the in-person functional assessment — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

ADA certification reviewed periodically per GET policy