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Welcome to the Monrovia Transit (Dial-a-Ride) page! Monrovia Transit provides an alterative mode of public transportation, which does not follow fixed routes or schedules. Similar to a taxi or airport shuttle service, customers are asked to phone a call center and make a reservation in advance. However, because Transit is a shared ride service, riders should be prepared for the vehicle to make additional passenger pick ups and drop offs before they reach their final destination.

The typical response time of a Transit vehicle during non-peak hours is 30 to 45 minutes. However, during peak hours (8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.) response time will usually take longer. As a result, it’s recommended that customers call at least two hours prior to their desired pick up or drop off time. Riders are able to make reservations up to one week in advance.

Standing reservation service is another tool available to Transit customers. This service allows riders to schedule reoccurring pick ups without having to contact the call center each time. However, passengers need to contact the call center at (626) 358-3538 to modify or cancel a trip if their schedule changes.

If you'd prefer a printable summary of our Monrovia Transit service, we've created just the thing for you. It's a brochure called the Monrovia Transit User's Guide. Just click, print, and fold - it's yours to keep.

Service Area

Monrovia Transit's service area includes:

City of Monrovia
City of Bradbury
L.A. County unincoporated areas located south of Monrovia
Target (transfer point to Duarte Transit) and Walmart in Duarte
Medical locations within a three (3) mile radius of Monrovia's City limits. These locations require a minimum of 24-hours notice, and include: Methodist Hospital in Arcadia; medical offices on Duarte Road in Arcadia; Santa Teresita medical offices in Duarte; and the City of Hope

Vehicle Fleet

Monrovia owns a Transit fleet of nine vehicles, which consists of:

Four large vans with a passenger capacity of 18
Three midsize vans with a passenger capacity of 10
Two minivans with a passenger capacity of 6

The City has contracted out the maintenance and operation of its vehicles since the Dial-a-Ride service began in 1983.

School-Related Transportation

City policy does not allow school aged children to use Monrovia Transit on weekdays during the school year between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. This policy has been in effect since service to the general public began.

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