How to apply for Sierra County Senior / Dial-A-Ride Transportation — Sierra County in California
Sierra County (contracted to Incorporated Senior Citizens of Sierra County and Golden Rays Senior Citizens, Inc.)
Who it's for
Sierra County has no fixed-route bus service. The county contracts with two nonprofits to run demand-response and scheduled rides for older adults and people with disabilities; the general public may ride when space is available. In Eastern Sierra County (Loyalton, Sierraville), call Incorporated Senior Citizens of Sierra County at 530-993-4770 — trips run to Portola, Truckee, Reno, Quincy, and other destinations, with fares from $3 in town to $14 for longer trips. In Western Sierra County (Downieville, Sierra City), call Golden Rays Senior Citizens, Inc. at 530-798-8555 (text OK). Rides are arranged in advance.
Sierra County Senior / Dial-A-Ride Transportation is demand-response (no fixed routes), reserved in advance, for older adults and riders with disabilities (the 60+ age screen is a convention — the county page says "older adults" without naming an age), with the general public carried when space is available; availability depends on capacity and funding, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of Sierra County residency
- Proof of age 60+ or disability
- Advance ride reservation
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 530-993-4770 (East County, Loyalton) or 530-798-8555 (West County, Downieville)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Sierra County Senior / Dial-A-Ride Transportation — Sierra 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 proof of Sierra County residency, proof of age 60+ or disability, advance ride reservation — 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
per trip (advance reservation)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.