SHUTTLES and RUNABOUT

General Information

The Waterford / Modesto Runabout is a transit service that combines designated fixed stops (like a fixed route) and a curb-to-curb service (like a Dial-A-Ride). Passengers can catch the service at the designated fixed stops without having to phone ahead and book a ride. However, those passengers can only be dropped off at other designated fixed stops. For those passengers that want curb-to-curb service, it is necessary to call ahead and book a ride. Subscription rides are allowed on a limited basis. For curb-to-curb service, one Personal Care Attendant (PCA) may ride free when accompanying a paying passenger with a disability who needs assistance riding the bus. They must board and de-board at the same stop as the paying passenger.

Out of Area Service requires an additional fare of $1.50 to the regular fare.

Eastside Shuttle
This bus provides Runabout service to seniors and persons with disabilities Monday through Saturday between 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  Three round-trips are provided between Modesto and Oakdale.  The City of Riverbank is also served. 

Turlock/Modesto Shuttle
This bus provides general public Runabout service Monday through Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.  Four round-trips are provided between Modesto and Turlock.  The City of Ceres and the Community of Keyes are also served. 

Waterford/Modesto Runabout
This bus provides general public Runabout service Monday through Saturday between 6:45 a.m. and 6:40 p.m.  Three round-trips are provided between Modesto and Waterford. The City of Hughson and the Community of Empire are also served. 

Wheelchair size and weight restrictions on Shuttles and Runabout:
Wheelchair lifts are designed to lift common wheelchairs that do not exceed thirty (30) inches by forty-eight (48) inches measured two (2) inches off the ground. The maximum weight restrictions for the lifts is six hundred (600) pounds (chair and occupant).

If requesting curb-to-curb service, passengers may call and schedule a ride up to seven days in advance.  Riders may also call at least four hours in advance the same day, but requests will be filled on a space available basis.  Subscription rides are allowed on a limited basis.  Riders may transfer for 25¢ to other County or City of Modesto fixed routes.  To transfer from any of these services to StaRT Runabout curb-to-curb service, a full fare is required.