Nevada County Now provides para-transit and senior on-demand dial-a-rides for eligible residents of Nevada County. Services are available in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and other local areas.

Services include:

• Paratransit: Door-to-door service for persons with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route bus system due to a mental or physical disability. Eligibility requires completing an ADA application and certification.
  • Same-Day On-Demand Services: Available to eligible disabled community members and seniors 65 and older.
  • Beyond ADA Service: Limited service up to 3/4 of a mile beyond the mandated ADA service area, prioritized for medical appointments. Must be ADA certified.
• Senior On-Demand Dial-a-Ride: Available for residents aged 65 and older in Western Nevada County. Requires age verification and a completed application form. Trips are provided based on available capacity, with ADA-mandated paratransit trips taking priority.

To Reserve a Ride:

Call Nevada County Now at 530-271-7433 or toll-free 855-314-7433 during office hours:

• Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
• Sat: 8am-3pm

Additional Notes:

• Evacuation Orders and Animals: Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now provide transportation for evacuees with animals during emergencies.
  • Service Animals: No size or type restrictions.
  • Non-Service Animals: Must be in a leak-proof cage controlled by the owner. No large animals that cannot be carried.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6885
• Map of Nevada County Para-Transit Service Area - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17160/Paratransit-Service-Area-PDF?bidId=
• Dial-a-Ride Application for Seniors - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/41280/Nevada-County-Now-Senior-Dial-a-Ride-Application-06-2022?bidId=