Transportation

Volunteer Transportation Service

Volunteer Transportation Service (VTS) helps King County seniors get to vital medical appointments within King County. The amazing group of volunteers use their personal vehicles to transport seniors 60 years old and older. They primarily transport riders to medical appointments, including dental, physical therapy, vision and hearing, as well as other necessary destinations such as pharmacies and food banks. VTS cannot provide transport for procedures that require a caregiver.

Rides are dependent on volunteer availability and are not guaranteed. Transportation is available every weekday, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. We request 2 weeks’ advanced notice for any ride requests. Rides are FREE but donations are welcome. For seniors living with disabilities, you must be able to get in and out of a small car or van with minimal assistance. Interpreters can be provided on ride requests for non-English speakers. Call (206)-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815 to request a ride or to get more information. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, or visit our website: https://soundgenerations.org/our-programs/transportation/volunteer-transportation.

Hyde Shuttle

Hyde Shuttle offers demand response, wheelchair accessible, lift-equipped, door-to-door van rides for adults 55 years and older AND/OR those living with disabilities. Rides are FREE but donations are welcome. Hyde Shuttle provides transportation services to riders within their given service area. Hyde Shuttle operates throughout King County and can transport riders to grocery stores, senior centers, medical facilities, private residences, and MORE.

Hyde Shuttle operates Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM. Please call 206-727-6262 Option 1 (TOLL FREE 1-877-415-3632) or visit www.soundgenerations.org/our-programs/transportation/hyde-shuttle for more information.

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Transportation Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Fee: No fares or fees but donations are welcome!
Contact us at: 206-727-6262 Option 1 (Toll Free 1-877-415-3632) or online at www.soundgenerations.org/our-programs/transportation/hyde-shuttle.

Metro Access Transportation

For anyone whose disability prevents them from riding traditional buses and trains, Metro’s Access Transportation program operates a network of accessible vans. Access helps customers ride from their starting location to many local destinations within the King County Metro service area.

To ride Access Transportation, you must be 6 years of age or older and qualify for service. Before applying, please note that to sign up “Your disability must prevent you from performing the tasks needed to ride regular bus service some or all of the time.”
To see if Access is for you, please complete this helpful online self-assessment.

For more information, please visit: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/accessible-services/access-transportation.