Public Transportation
A fixed-route bus system providing service within the city and connections to the Metro Blue Line Station and regional bus services from Long Beach Transit, Torrance Transit, MTA, and Gardena Municipal bus lines. Buses run every 40 minutes on eight routes from 5:20 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:40 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. on Saturday. Fares are $0.50 with free transfers to other Circuit routes. Transfers to regional services are $0.25. Seniors and disabled ride free. Monthly passes (unlimited rides) may be purchased for $20 each from the City Treasurer's Office or from South Bay Pavilion's Customer Service Counter. For route schedules or more information call (310) 835-0212.
North/South Shuttle
The North/South Shuttle runs in one direction and departs every forty minutes from Super K-Mart on Figueroa Street and Torrance Boulevard. Carson Circuit connections also run in one direction. Regional bus lines run in both directions. The bus runs every 40 minutes departing from Super K-Mart from 5:20 a.m. to 6:40 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:40 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. on Saturday. Fares are $.50 with free transfers to other Circuit routes. Transfers to regional services are $.25. Seniors and disabled ride free. Monthly passes (unlimited rides) $20. The shuttle bus is equipped to transport wheelchair occupants. For more information or a schedule, call (310) 835-0212.
Countywide Services to the Disabled
(Non-City Administered)
Access Services, a specialized transportation service, is offered to disabled individuals throughout Los Angeles County. Access Services manages a fleet of specially equipped vans and taxis offering curb-to-curb services. The service operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day in most areas and eligible riders can schedule trips the same day they want to travel. A trip on the Access Service costs $1.50 to $4 each way and riders must pay in exact cash, or with script, which can be purchased by mail through Access Services Customer Service Center. For more information about Access Services, or the many dial-a-ride services in Los Angeles County, or to inquire about eligibility, please call Access Services Customer Service Center at (800) 827-0829 or text telephone at (800) 827-1359 for persons with hearing and communication disabilities.
Dial-A-Ride Service
Economical taxi service is available to Carson seniors at least 60 years of age and/or individuals with permanent disabilities. Persons with disabilities under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a registered personal attendant. Accessible minivans are available for wheelchair users. The Dial-A-Ride Program operates 24 hours, seven days a week. Service is provided anywhere within city boundaries and to specific medical and social service appointments at satellite locations outside the city. Satellite areas include Torrance, San Pedro, Gardena, Harbor City, Long Beach, Wilmington and Lomita. The cost is one coupon per one-way trip, two coupons per round-trip. NOTE: A city-issued photo identification card is required before using the Dial-A-Ride service. Photo identification cards are issued every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or by appointment. Taxi fare coupons are required and are available for registered residents in booklets of Ten (10) coupons. A maximum of three (3) booklets may be purchased for taxi travel per 30-day period. Registration and taxi coupon booklets are available at the Dial-A-Ride desk from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Contact Transportation Services Division for more information (310) 835-0212. For TAXI PICK-UP, please call toll free (1-877) 435-6111.
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