Transportation
Rossmoor offers a variety of convenient and easy-to-use transportation methods to meet the needs of our busy residents. The following pages are full of details about Dial-a-Bus and the subsidized service from Uber and Lyft.
Rossmoor buses are provided for the use of Rossmoor residents and their accompanied guests. As part of the security of Rossmoor, riders must have their Rossmoor ID at all times.
For more information or if you have questions, contact the Rossmoor Transportation Department:
Phone: (925) 988-7670 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (during normal business hours)
Email: buses@rossmoor.com
Dial-A-Bus
To request a ride, call dispatch at (925) 988-7676
The Dial-A-Bus service areas include destinations in the Rossmoor Community, Rossmoor Shopping Center, and scheduled trips to our downtown service area (see downtown route map) at specific times. The Dial-A-Bus will pick you up at your street side entry.
Call (925) 988-7676 at least one hour in advance to request a ride. Please alert dispatch if you require assistance.
Service Schedule
Dial-A-Bus service schedule is subject to change, but typical service times are:
Weekdays: 7:20 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Downtown: On the hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends: Closed
Holidays: Limited service (call day before to schedule a ride)
Call at least one hour in advance to request a ride. Rides are scheduled on a space-available basis.
Shared Ride Service
Need a ride outside of Rossmoor Transportation service times or service area? GRF will provide a subsidy of up to $10 per one-way trip with a maximum subsidy of $20 per day to use Uber and Lyft. To access this program, you must register with the Transportation Department by calling 1-925-988-7670. Once registered for the subsidized service, rides can be booked by calling GoGo Grandparents dispatchers at 1-855-464-6872, who will schedule your ride request with Uber or Lyft.
For subsidy to apply, requested rides must begin and/or end in the Rossmoor Community; and also meet one of the following requirements:
- 1) Outside of the service area of GRF Transportation*;
- Ex: Trips to Kaiser Shadelands which is outside of the service area. Subsidy will apply.
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- 2) Outside of the service time of GRF Transportation*
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- Ex: Trips to the Tice Creek Fitness Center at 7pm which is after service has ended for the day. Subsidy will apply.
*For updated service locations and times, please call the transportation office (925) 988-7670.
Any rides differing from these requirements will still be available, however, the full cost will be the responsibility of the resident.
Other Transportation Options
There are several options available to residents for transportation outside of Rossmoor.
Click here to view those options.