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Get anywhere in West Sacramento for one affordable, flat fare!
Have you noticed some shiny new vans in town? Meet West Sacramento On-Demand, the City's new public transportation service! This innovative rideshare program is offered by the City through a unique partnership with private rideshare company, Via.
How do I catch a ride with West Sacramento On-Demand?
West Sacramento On-Demand makes getting around easy and affordable. Create an account by downloading the Via Rideshare App on any compatible Smartphone or Tablet, or contact the City for assistance. Once your account is created, book a ride using the Smartphone App OR by calling (916) 318 - 5101. You'll receive an estimated time of arrival and may be asked to walk a short distance to meet your ride. In minutes, a Via Van will pick you up and take you to your destination.
By sharing your ride with others heading in the same direction, you save money and avoid the hassle of traffic and parking- without sacrificing convenience! Standard fares are just $3.50 one-way, or $1.75 for Seniors & Disabled Riders who apply for and receive a discount.
For Customer Service Support or to Book a Ride, call (916)318-5101. See FAQs below to learn more.
Still have questions? Try visiting https://www.ridewithvia.com/westsacramento/.
News & Updates
NEW! Expanded Hours! You spoke and we listened! Rideshare is now available earlier and later during the week, and on Sundays and Holidays! Catch a ride from:
- 6am - 11pm Monday thru Friday
- 9am to 11pm Saturdays
- 8am to 8pm Sundays
NEW! Get there...Via Yolobus! For a limited time, West Sacramento’s Via On-Demand service has partnered with Yolobus to provide FREE transfers to all Yolobus stops in the City.
Group Pricing! Traveling with friends? Add them to your Via trip for just $1 each. The whole crew can enjoy affordable shared rides around town!
Weekly ViaPass! Ride up to 4 times per day, each day of the week. ViaPass costs $15/week or $7.50/week with a Senior/ Disabled Rider Discount.
Relevant Documents & Links
- Results from the 6-Month Rideshare User Survey (PDF) Learn more about how West Sacramento On-Demand is improving the quality of life for youth, Seniors and more.
- Video Exhibits Learn more about how West Sacramento On-Demand was developed and how the rideshare program is providing mobility for community members of ages and incomes.
- SacBee News Coverage. Find out what it's like to take a ride on West Sacramento on Demand with local Via riders!
FAQs
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City Council & Commission Reports
Upcoming Items:
- None at this time
Past Items:
- May 1, 2019 City Council
- Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH NOMAD TRANSIT LLC AND RESOLUTION 19-56 ALLOCATING UP TO $2.02M TO EXTEND THE WEST SACRAMENTO ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2019
- April 17, 2019 City Council
- Item #16 WORKSHOP ON THE DRAFT CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH NOMAD TRANSIT LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC., OPERATIONAL OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2019
- March 4, 2019 TMI Commission
- Item #5 REGULAR UPDATE ON THE PILOT ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE SERVICE
- February 20, 2019 City Council
- Item #17 WORKSHOP ON THE PILOT ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE SERVICE AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE NOMAD TRANSIT LLC CONTRACT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 19-12 FOR RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
- October 17, 2018 City Council
- Item #13 REGULAR UPDATE ON THE PILOT ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE SERVICE AND A WORKSHOP TO SOLICIT INPUT ON THE 6-MONTH VIA RIDESHARE USER SURVEY
- June 27, 2018 City Council
- ITEM #20 UPDATE AND WORKSHOP ON THE PILOT ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE SERVICE
- May 7, 2018 TMI Commission
- Item #4 UPDATE ON THE PILOT ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE SERVICE
- March 21, 2018 City Council
- Item #22 CONSIDERATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO/VIA ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE PILOT SERVICE FEATURES, BRANDING, AND PROGRESS REPORTING FRAMEWORK
- March 5, 2018 TMI Commission
- Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF A WORKSHOP ON THE WEST SACRAMENTO/VIA ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE PILOT
- January 17, 2018 City Council
- Item #6 CONSIDERATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NOMAD TRANSIT LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR THE PILOT FLEXIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
- November 1, 2017 City Council
- Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SHORTLIST FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE PILOT FLEXIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
- August 16, 2017 City Council
- Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SHORTLIST FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE PILOT FLEXIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
- August 15, 2017 TMI Commission
- Item #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SHORTLIST FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE PILOT FLEXIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
- July 26, 2017 City Council
- Item #26 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A WORKSHOP ON THE WEST SACRAMENTO MOBILITY ACTION PLAN AND TRANSIT PILOT PROJECTS
- April 19, 2017 City Council
- Item #23 WORKSHOP ON WEST SACRAMENTO TRANSIT PILOT PROJECTS AND MOBILITY ACTION PLAN (MAP)