Travel conveniently from neighborhoods to shopping centers, local schools, medical offices, and work sites on the Madera Metro fixed-route transit services. For those who need curbside pick-up and drop-offs, Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services will get you there.
To file a complaint, please complete the Customer Complaint Form (English | Spanish) and return to the General Manager by mail to 1951 Independence Drive, Madera, CA 93637.
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- Holiday Service Hours
- New Year's Day - Monday, January 1 - No Service
- Martin Luther King - Monday, January 15 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- President’s Day - Monday, February 19 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Juneteenth - Wednesday, June 19 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Independence Day - Thursday, July 4 - No Service
- Labor Day - Monday, September 2 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Columbus Day - Monday, October 14 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Veteran’s Day - Monday, November 11 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28 - No Service
- Day after Thanksgiving - Friday, November 29 - Modified Service (9am - 4pm)
- Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24 - Modified Schedule (9am - 4pm)
- Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25 - No Service
- New Year’s Eve - Tuesday, December 31 - Modified Schedule (9am - 4pm)
*Modified Schedule - Service will be provided following the Fixed Route Saturday Schedule.
- Fixed Route Service
Madera Metro is comprised of four fixed routes each with its unique color system. Below are links to the maps and schedules. Click links to view.
- All Line/Route Maps and Schedules - Mapas y Horarios de todas las Líneas/Rutas
- Purple Line/Route 1 - Línea Morada/Ruta 1
- Orange Line/Route 2 - Línea Anaranjada/Ruta 2
- Green Line/Route 3 -Línea Verde/Ruta 3
- Blue Line/Route 4 - Línea Azul/Ruta 4
There is no Saturday service for the Green or Blue Lines.
Madera Metro would like to thank our riders for their patience while we finalize our stops. Please note that while our Blue Line schedule reflects a final destination to the Amtrak Station, this stop is currently paused. The final stop for the Blue Line will be Matilda Torres High School.
Madera Metro quisiera agradecer a nuestros pasajeros por su paciencia mientras finalizamos nuestras paradas. Por favor tome nota que mientras que el horario para la Línea Azul demuestra una parada en la estación del Amtrak, en este momento esta parada está pausada. La última parada para la Línea Azul será Matilda Torres High School.
April 18, 2022 - Effective Immediately
As a result of a court order, effective April 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. Therefore, CDC will not enforce the Order. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time.
- Dial-A-Ride Service (DAR)
Attention:
- Beginning January 1, 2023, the general public will be allowed access to the Madera Dial-A-Ride (DAR) Transit System. The general public consist of ages 59 and under.
- Beginning January 23, 2023, fare cost for passengers ages 18 - 59 will be $3.00 per reservation/trip. Passengers 17 and under, 60+, Veterans, and Disable will be allowed to travel at no cost.
Madera Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is a general public, curb-to-curb, demand-response public transit system operated by the City of Madera for passengers. DAR can be used for work, medical appointments, school, meetings, senior service, events and much more. Vehicle are wheelchair lift-equipped. DAR should not be used for emergency or critical medical transport.
To make a reservation, please call 661-RIDE (661-7433). Please be sure to include day(s), time, pick up and drop off location, and any other special request. All reservations for Sunday must be made by 5:00pm Friday.
- ADA/Paratransit Service (ADAP)
City of Madera Transit Services provide ADA/Paratransit (ADAP) Service for Seniors (60+), Veterans, and ADA Eligible passengers. ADAP can be used for work, medical appointments, school, meetings, senior service, events and much more. ADAP should not be used for emergency or critical medical transport.
To make a reservation, please call 661-RIDE (661-7433). Please be sure to include day(s), time, pick up and drop off location, and any other special request. All reservations for Sunday must be made by 5:00pm Friday.
Beginning January 23, 2023, the Fare cost of all Companions of ADAP Passengers will be $3.00 per trip. Eligible ADAP passengers and Personal Care Attendants (PCA's) will be allowed to continue to use the service at no cost.
To apply for ADAP services, please complete and return the application by mail to the General Manager at 1951 Independence Drive, Madera, Ca. 93637. The eligibility criterion for this program is mandated by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be used to determine if you are eligible for priority services through DAR/ADAP.
ADA/ Paratransit English | Spanish Brochure
ADA/ Paratransit Introduction Letter English / Spanish
ADA/ Paratransit Application* English / Spanish
* In place of the required Doctors signature, applicants may include a copy of the ADA Identification Card or Include a copy of a reference letter from the physicians office.
ADA/ Paratransit Certification Requirements English / Spanish
ADA/ Paratransit Riding Policy (Currently being revised)