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Camarillo details fixed-route, trolley and Dial‑A‑Ride updates including on‑demand booking and new payment option
Summary
City of Camarillo staff described schedules, stops and a new on‑demand Dial‑A‑Ride reservation system, plus upcoming vehicle and payment updates for Camarillo Area Transit (CAT).
Lydia Salas, who oversees Camarillo Area Transit for the City of Camarillo, outlined current routes, service hours, Dial‑A‑Ride policies and recent technology and branding changes to local transit services.
Salas said Camarillo Area Transit (CAT) operates two bus routes: a fixed route that links Leisure Village with the hospital, library, community center and the Ponderosa Center, and a trolley that begins at the Metrolink station and serves Camarillo Town Center, the outlets and Old Town.
The fixed route runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on an hourly continuous loop with about 20 scheduled stops. The trolley operates every 30 minutes in a continuous loop, with 10 stops; its hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
CAT also provides local Dial‑A‑Ride service for City of Camarillo residents and visitors. Salas described Dial‑A‑Ride as an “origin‑to‑destination” service, meaning a vehicle will pick up riders at a specified location and take them to a specified destination. She added that ADA passengers can receive additional assistance beyond the curb to meet their needs.
An on‑demand online reservation program launched Aug. 5, 2024, allowing passengers to book, cancel and view reservations through an online portal or app, track vehicles and receive text alerts when a vehicle arrives. Salas advised riders to book at least 24 hours in advance for better availability and said trips can be reserved up to two weeks ahead; same‑day trips are available based on capacity. Riders without internet access may call dispatch at (805) 988‑4228 to make reservations.
On payments and fares, Salas said riders can pay cash on board, and CAT offers monthly passes, 10‑ride tickets and an “OOMO card.” She said that, “as of Sept. 1,” CAT will accept credit card payments for Dial‑A‑Ride trips. Staff also noted most vehicles already carry a new city logo introduced in October 2024; two vehicles remain to be updated and three new transit vans with the new logo are expected in October 2025.
“So whether you want something on a schedule, a fun way to see the city, or a more flexible ride, we’ve got you covered,” Salas said.
The presentation was informational; no council action or vote was recorded on the items discussed.
