VIDEO and PRESS RELEASE. We are excited to announce that SamTrans Ride Plus will launch a brand new service this summer on June 18th, 2023! Video from the Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm as a hybrid meeting.
There will be a FREE promotional period starting June 18th through July 31st, 2023 to get people “on board”!
Then, from August 1st, 2023 on, it’ll be as affordable as a standard bus fare regardless of distance traveled within the zone.
Need a ride in Half Moon Bay? SamTrans has you covered with “Ride Plus”.
SamTrans Ride Plus will be available in Half Moon Bay (and East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood in Menlo Park). Residents, commuters, and visitors in this area are encouraged to take advantage of this new service.
There are no route stops, just stops chosen by passengers.
You may go directly to your destination — or you may have to stop at another place or two, depending on whether another passenger is in the van and has chosen a stop that’s on the way.
There are no fixed stops.
You can start and stop anywhere within the defined HMB zone!
On June 18th, 2023, SamTrans will launch “Ride Plus” — a sleek new transit service at your personal beck and call.
Simply download the app on June 18th, 2023, book your ride, and relax while we do the rest.
SamTrans RidePlus is a savvy way to get anywhere within the Half Moon Bay Ride Plus service area and, for a limited time (June 18 through July 31, 2023), it’s completely free to use.
CONVENIENT. AFFORDABLE.
Our fleet of vehicles is on standby to pick you up for a gathering at the beach, a trip to the grocery store, or your morning commute — anywhere within our designated Ride Plus service areas.
Help us fine-tune our new ride share service by taking this survey.
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FAQs
What is SamTrans “Ride Plus”?
Ride Plus is a brand-new service offering easy, affordable transportation for users in Half Moon Bay, East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park. Starting June 18th, simply download the app or call to book your ride, and SamTrans does the rest.
What’s the difference between Ride Plus and the current bus service?
Where can I use Ride Plus?
SamTrans Ride Plus will be available in Half Moon Bay, East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood in Menlo Park. Residents, commuters, and visitors in this area are encouraged to take advantage of this new service.
There are no route stops, just stops chosen by passengers.
You may go directly to your destination — or you may have to stop at another place or two, depending on whether another passenger is in the van and has chosen a stop that’s on the way.
There are no fixed stops. You can start and stop anywhere within the defined HMB zone.
What if I don’t have a way to download the app?
How much does it cost?
Currently, SamTrans Ride Plus is free to users during our promotional launch period from June 18th through July 31st, 2023.
Following this free promotional period, expect to pay the same low price you pay for regular bus service. Unlike Lyft, Uber, taxis, etc., the cost is fixed and will not vary depending on distance traveled.
When will this service be available?
We are excited to announce that SamTrans Ride Plus will launch this summer on June 18th, 2023!
How do I use this service?
Download our easy-to-use app to book rides on-demand. It’s similar to other rideshare services like “Uber Pool” or “Lyft Share” but with the added low-cost benefit of being a local public transit system dedicated to you and your community.
I’d be interested to know WHY it was only to be available to Half Moon Bay, Miramar & El Granada residents and not Moss Beach or Montara. (Excluding the Pillar Ridge Mobile Home Park).