Public Transportation and Senior Mobility Services (We Ride)
Summary
City staff announced that the WE RIDE microtransit service will end on June 30, and Ride Choice eligibility will change so that general seniors lose access unless ADA-certified, though veterans and ADA-certified users remain eligible.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Nov 18, 2025.
Impact analysis
Impacts operating costs and resource allocation for vulnerable transit users.
ADA-certified individuals and veterans who retain access to specialized transportation.
Seniors who are not ADA-certified and will lose access to subsidized transportation through Ride Choice.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Regular City Council Meeting - Nov 18, 2025
A resident requested that the city's Valley Metro board representative advocate for allowing disability permit reduced fares on express bus routes.
Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2025
A resident urged the city council to find solutions to preserve or restore microtransit services for senior citizens and others in need of transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores.
Regular City Council Meeting - Aug 5, 2025
Multiple residents during public comment urged the council to restore or expand public transit options and the 'We Ride' program for seniors and mobility-impaired citizens.
Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025
Dozens of residents and transit users packed the council chambers to protest the planned cancellation of the WeRide microtransit service at the end of the month, explaining how vital it is for seniors, students, and disabled residents who have no other affordable way to get to work, medical appointments, and school.
Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission - Jun 11, 2025
City staff announced that the WE RIDE microtransit service will end on June 30, and Ride Choice eligibility will change so that general seniors lose access unless ADA-certified, though veterans and ADA-certified users remain eligible.
Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission - Mar 12, 2025
Senior Services Supervisor Trisha Weston highlighted the Surprise Senior Center's activities, fitness classes, and congregate meal program supporting older adults and aging-in-place initiatives.
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