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Mission Viejo trims senior mobility program: 10‑ride monthly cap, airport ride cut among changes
Summary
Faced with booming demand and exhausted rollover funds, the council approved staff recommendations to cap senior mobility rides at 10 per month, discontinue some satellite destinations, remove discounted John Wayne Airport rides (saving about $90,000), and add a San Clemente DMV option.
Mission Viejo council approved changes to its senior mobility program (Bridal‑A‑Taxi) on Feb. 24 after staff presented data showing rapid post‑pandemic growth in ridership and program enrollment.
City staff said the program grew from 972 seniors and 3,598 rides in 2019 to more than 3,000 clients and 14,064 rides in 2025. Melanie McGrane, the community services supervisor, said the city has largely used…
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