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Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is a FREE SHARED transportation service for Monterey Park Senior Residents ages 55 years or older and/or have a signed form from a physician attesting to a disability. The service provides transportation within city limits, and to medical appointments in adjacent communities within five miles (Alhambra, Montebello, San Gabriel, and other unincorporated LA County areas). Information is also available in English, Chinese and Spanish in the Dial-A-Ride brochure.
How Do I Join?
To become a DIAL-A-RIDE member, residents must complete an application and provide proof of residency with a photo (driver's license or current ID). Approved applicants will have their photo taken to issue a Dial-A-Ride ID Card with a one-time fee of $5.00. Applications are also available at Langley Center.
How Do I Schedule an Appointment:
To your destination:
Call the dispatcher desk at 626-307-1395 or 626-307-1396 and provide your name, address, phone number, time of pick up, and any special accommodations (wheelchair, walker, etc.). Medical appointments must be made at least five days in advance and regular appointments must be made at least three days in advance. Service is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Going back home:
Call the dispatcher's desk to schedule your return pick-up. It will typically take 20 to 30 minutes for your pick-up to arrive. Time is subject to change upon availability.
For more information, please contact Dial-A-Ride at 626-307-1396, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dial-A-Ride is located at Langley Center, 400 W. Emerson Avenue, Monterey Park CA 91754.
Dial-A-Taxi Supplemental Services:
The city's Dial-A-Taxi service is also available 24 hours,7 days a week for senior residents. Residents must complete an application and provide proof of residency (State issued ID Card or Utility Bill) and one-time $5.00 registration fee. Applications will be issued on a need basis to ensure transportation services are met. If you have any questions or would like an application form, please call the Dispatcher at 626-307-1396.
What is the Difference Between Dial-A-Ride and Dial-A-Taxi?
Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is operated by City of Monterey Park staff. Services are available Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. All appointments must be made in advance. Dial-A-Ride provides transportation services to residents within city limits and to medical facilities in adjacent communities (Alhambra, Montebello, San Gabriel and other unincorporated LA County areas). The cost for this program is free.
Dial-A-Taxi (DAT) is operated by Fiesta Taxi. Taxi services are available 24 hours, 7 days a week, with only 2 trips per day (pickup/return) maximum allowed. Dial-A-Taxi provides transportation services within city limits and to medical facilities within 5 miles from Langley Center. The cost for this services is $1.00 per trip.
How Do I Schedule an Appointment for Dial-A-Taxi destinations:
To your destination:
Call Fiesta Taxi at 855-305-9979 and provide your name, address, phone number and any special accommodations (wheelchair, walker, etc.). A Dial-A-Ride ID card is required. Dial-A-Taxi is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for senior residents. Wait times vary. For more information, please call the Langley Center at 626-307-1396.
For more information, please contact Dial-A-Ride at 626-307-1396, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dial-A-Ride is located at Langley Center, 400 W. Emerson Avenue, Monterey Park CA 91754.
Metro Tap Card - Seniors 62+/Medicare/Customer with Disability
Metro Tap Cards are sold during regular operating hours Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. As of July 1, Metro put a cap on how much riders pay for bus and rail. It's called fare capping. Which means the more you ride, the more you will save. Learn more about Metro Fare Capping .
Spirit Bus
Proposed Route Changes
The City Monterey Park recently completed an evaluation of its fixed-route transportation program, Spirit Bus. As a result, the City is considering changes to the program including route restructures and implementation of on-demand (microtransit) zones within the City. Microtransit is an on-demand transit option that is more flexible than fixed shuttle routes and appointment-like paratransit and is powered by innovative technology to route and schedule trips in real-time. The routing software uses live, on-the-ground information to add people traveling in the same direction into the same vehicle, allowing passengers to be picked up and dropped off in a continuous stream that translates into a ride system that is highly efficient and environmentally friendly. Riders will be able to book a trip using a smartphone application or by calling the program’s call center and also track their vehicle, similar to other rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. The changes will be part of a one-year pilot program. At the conclusion of the pilot program, staff would use key performance indicators to prepare a Request for Proposals for soliciting fixed-route and/or microtransit services for the community.
Passio Go!
Not sure what Spirit Bus routes to take? Download the Passio Go! App to view routes, bus stop locations and track the bus in real-time.
Mature Driver's Improvement Course
This course is offered monthly. Seniors completing the eight hour course will be certified and eligible to get a 5% to 10% reduction on their premiums with participating insurance companies. There will be a $1 non-refundable fee for the class and it will go from 8 AM to 4:30 PM with a lunch break. Classes are held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
Call Langley Center at 626-307-1395 to register. Classes are now held at Sierra Vista Club House, 311 N. Rural Dr., Monterey Park CA 91754
MPK Transit Express
Ride Fees Effective September 10, 2025
As of September 10, 2025, rides on MPK Transit Express will $2 per trip. Residents can book their rides through the Via app or by calling Customer Support at (626) 606-2679. Payment options are simple: keep a card on file with Via for seamless trips, purchase vouchers at the Langley Senior Center, available in $2, $12, and $20 increments, or call Customer Support to pay for a ride using a debit/credit card.
Use your MPK Transit Express Voucher
If you purchased a voucher at the Langley Senior Center, please follow the instructions here: MPK Transit Express - Voucher Claim Instructions.
Learn about MPK Transit Express
Commute, run errands, and more with MPK Transit Express, Monterey Park's new shared microtransit service.
Rides are only $2 each. Service will operate Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The changes are part of a one-year pilot program. For more information, please visit the MPK Transit Express website.
Holiday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and observed on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. MPK Transit Express is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.