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Youth 19 and under ride at no cost September ’23 – August ’24! 

*Proof of eligibility required. Click here for details.

What is Access-a-Ride?

Access-a-Ride is 世界杯比赛买球’s ADA complementary paratransit service.  It is a shared-ride service intended for those who cannot use regular fixed-route bus/light rail service due to a disability.  

More detailed information about Access-a-Ride can be found in the Customer Guide.  

How do I qualify for Access-a-Ride? 

To travel on Access‑a‑Ride, you must meet one of the following criteria set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Section 37.123 (3)): 

  1. Be unable to get to and from a bus stop or on and off a lift-equipped fixed-route bus by yourself.
  2. Have a disability that prohibits you from completing fixed-route bus independently.

All 世界杯比赛买球 vehicles are 100% accessible.   

How do I apply for Access-a-Ride?

There are 4 components to the Access-a-Ride application: 

  1. A written application
  2. A medical verification form to be completed by the licensed professional most knowledgeable about your condition
  3. An In-person Interview 
  4. A Transportation Assessment

The completed application may be faxed to 303-299-2169 or mailed to:
   世界杯比赛买球
   c/o Access-a-Ride 
   1660 Blake St.
   Denver, CO 80202

What does it cost to ride Access-a-Ride? 

Access-a-Ride fares are collected as you board the vehicle.  They may be paid using cash (exact fare, no change is provided) or Access-a-Ride tickets, which are available at 世界杯比赛买球 ticket outlets, participating King Soopers and Safeway stores. 

Access-on-Demand customer alert!

Starting January 1, 2023, 世界杯比赛买球 will subsidize the first $25 of all On Demand trips. Customers will be responsible for any amount over $25 through the app or provider. There will be no initial payment required for the customer. 

In addition to Metro taxi service, zTrip will also be providing taxi service through the call center scheduling at 303-244-1388.

2022/2023 Fares

Payment of fare is expected when boarding an Access-a-Ride vehicle. Passengers may not pay at the destination. Access-a-Ride tickets are available in the 世界杯比赛买球 Mobile Tickets app. Click below to learn how to use the new feature. Access-a-Ride fares also be paid in cash or Six-Ride Tickets. If paid in cash, the EXACT CHANGE must be used, as Access-a-Ride operators do not carry change. Ticket booklets are available at an 世界杯比赛买球 Sales Outlet, participating King Soopers and Safeway stores, or online.

There are no refunds for purchases of any fare products.


Local

$5.00
one-way

Regional

$9.00
one-way

Airport

$20.00
one-way to DEN

Local 6-Ride Ticket Book

$30.00

How do I know if I live in the Access-a-Ride Service area?

Access‑a‑Ride is available during the same days and hours as our Local bus service. We offer curbside and door-to-door service, as well as subscriptions for passengers who make regular trips to the same destination.   

You can schedule a trip within Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in Colorado, as long as your starting point and destination are within 3/4 mile of 世界杯比赛买球's Local fixed-route transit system. 

Use this Access-a-Ride service lookup to find out if service is available at your desired location. Lookup 世界杯比赛买球 functionality works best in Google Chrome or Firefox. 

Access-a-Ride service lookup

Access-a-Ride service is available to and from any location within 3/4 mile of 世界杯比赛买球's local fixed-route transit system. Use this Access-a-Ride service lookup to find out if service is available at your desired location. Lookup 世界杯比赛买球 functionality works best in Google Chrome or Firefox.

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Service Availability Lookup Restrictions

Please note that the information being provided pertaining to Access-a-Ride service availability is approximate and is for informational purposes only. Service availability disputes should be brought to the attention of the 世界杯比赛买球 Paratransit Department. 世界杯比赛买球 reserves the right to make all final service availability decisions based on the most up-to-date information available. Also please be aware that this information does not indicate a determination of ADA paratransit eligibility.

An aide who accompanies a disabled passenger rides free. No tickets that display the word “Discount” will be accepted as Access-a-Ride fare. Passengers with Access‑a‑Ride IDs ride free on all other 世界杯比赛买球 fixed-route bus and train service.

What If I Need a Reasonable Modification?

世界杯比赛买球 makes every effort to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to, and benefits from, our services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and FTA requirements, we invite requests for reasonable modifications to customers with disabilities.

Reasonable modifications include changes, exceptions or adjustments to our rules, policies, practices, and procedures to provide everyone with the opportunity to use 世界杯比赛买球 services.

Airport Trips

Effective February 24, 2023, Access-on-Demand service is available at Denver International Airport. Customers wishing to use this service may now go directly to and from the airport. Please follow the location information in the provider apps.

Contact Us

Administration: 303-299-2960 
Relay Line: 711  |  Monday - Friday, 8 - 5pm


Access-on-Demand program information: 303-299-2530


Reservations: 303-292-6560


Dispatch: 303-480-2000


Access-on-Demand scheduling a trip: 303-244-1388


Certification Center at MTM

Open Monday-Friday 8:30-12 (closed for lunch) reopen 1-4

Located at 3851 Steele St, Suite 1479 Denver, CO 80205

Replacement ID cards

Customers with current Access-a-Ride eligibility may obtain a replacement card for a $5.00 fee:

Check, cash or money order may be mailed to:

MTM
3851 Steele St, Unit 1479
Denver, CO 80205

OR

Fee may be brought to MTM at 3851 Steele St, Unit 1479 to obtain a card in person during hours of operation listed above.


720-844-7096
Replace a Lost Access‑a‑Ride Card

Subscription Service

To request a form to be mailed to you, contact 303-299-2960 or 303-292-6560.

Or follow this link to complete the form online.

APAC Meetings

APAC meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every other month.

  • Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 10 am - 12 pm
  • Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 10 am - 12 pm

When we are able to resume in-person meetings, they will take place at 1560 Broadway, in the 19th-floor conference room.


Learn more about APAC Meetings

Combined ACPD and APAC Meetings

ACPD Meetings

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Learn About Upgrades to Service and Scheduling/Mapping Software


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Call 303-447-2848 for more information about Easy Rider, a free one-on-one travel training program available in Boulder.

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Interactive Voice Response System

世界杯比赛买球 utilizes an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for Access-a-Ride and Access-a-Cab customers. This is a voice-activated phone tree that allows you to more easily manage trips and confirmations. The following information is being provided for information only and is not intended as a comprehensive explanation of each feature.

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Inbound Calls (Calls TO 世界杯比赛买球)

Access-a-Ride

  • Passengers may use IVR to check the status of same-day trips
  • Passengers may check about trips scheduled for future dates
  • Passengers may cancel trips up to 2 hours prior to the pickup window

Access-on-Demand

  • Passengers may schedule a new trip based on “Favorite Addresses” saved in their trip history profile

Outbound Calls (Calls from 世界杯比赛买球)

Access-a-Ride Only

  • The night before, passengers will receive a call to remind them about their next day trip(s)
  • On the day of service, passengers will receive a call letting them know that their vehicle will be arriving within 10-15 minutes
  • System-wide emergency notification calls, e.g. weather impacting service

Benefits

  • Passengers will need to make fewer calls to Reservations or Dispatch to confirm trip information for next day or same day
  • Passengers will need to make fewer calls to Reservations or Dispatch to cancel trips
  • Calls to Dispatch inquiring the status of a same-day trip will be automated

Learning the IVR system

Reservations agents or Dispatchers will continue to be available if passengers are having problems navigating the IVR system. The system is very sensitive when using voice recognition and is easily interrupted with background noise, 所以请讲清楚. 

Customer Information Updates

The call center will be responsible for managing requests for IVR password resets and updates (add/remove) to passengers’ favorite addresses (for Access-a-Cab trips). Passwords and all updates will be reset within 24 to 48 hours.

 

世界杯比赛买球 continues to make improvements to its services and hopes that your IVR experience is positive. If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact Customer Care at 世界杯比赛买球.