How to apply for Easy Lift Dial-A-Ride ADA Paratransit (Santa Barbara County)

Who it's for

Easy Lift Transportation runs the ADA complementary paratransit service for the Santa Barbara MTD service area — southern Santa Barbara County (Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria). Easy Lift Dial-A-Ride is for people who are mobility impaired and cannot use MTD fixed-route buses. Eligibility is functional, not age-based: you complete a new-passenger application describing the condition that prevents you from using MTD, and Easy Lift evaluates your functional ability. For eligibility and application questions, contact the Easy Lift Eligibility Coordinator at (805) 845-8963; general Dial-A-Ride information and reservations are handled on the main line, (805) 681-1181.

What you'll need

• Completed Easy Lift Dial-A-Ride new-passenger (ADA paratransit) application describing the condition that prevents fixed-route use

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Easy Lift Dial-A-Ride ADA Paratransit (Santa Barbara 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 Easy Lift Dial-A-Ride new-passenger (ADA paratransit) application describing the condition that prevents fixed-route use — 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 Easy Lift policy