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Route Information

Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service that operates within the Galt city limits. Our Dial-A-Ride service area is bounded by Twin Cities Road on the north, Kost Road on the south, Alta Mesa Road on the east, and Christensen Road on the west.
For possible service outside this area, please see our extended service page.
To schedule a ride on our Dial-A-Ride service, call the SCT Link office at (209) 745-3052 or (800) 338-8676. Our telephone hours are 6:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday. Rides may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance. Same day appointments may be scheduled, but all rides are on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule your ride as soon as possible to ensure you receive your desired destination arrival time. Please have the following information available when you call to schedule a ride:

  • Name of Passenger
  • Telephone Number
  • Home Address
  • Pick Up Address
  • Destination Address
  • Desired Destination Arrival Time
  • Desired Return Trip Information
  • Type of Mobility Aid Used (If Any)
Scheduling a Trip 

Trips may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance. You may schedule a trip on the Dial-A-Ride service by calling (209) 745-3052 between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm Monday thru Friday, and between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturday. Schedule your ride as soon as possible to ensure you receive your desired destination arrival time. Scheduling is based on availability of open dates and times.
Please be ready with the following information when you call to schedule a trip:
Name
Telephone Number
Home Address
Pick-up Address
Destination Address
Desired Destination Arrival Time
Desired Return Trip Information
Type of Mobility Aid Used (if any)
If you do not know when you will be ready for your return trip, you will need to call the SCT Link office when you are ready, and the dispatcher will schedule your return trip as conveniently as possible.

Dial-A-Ride Hours 

Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
No Service
HOLIDAYS
There will be no service on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Dial-A-Ride Fares 

Adult (Ages 19-64)
$2.50
Senior (Ages 65 & up) / Disabled
$1.75
Youth (Ages 5-18)
$1.75
Children (Ages 0-4)
FREE (with fare-paying adult)
Children ages 4 and under will not be allowed to ride the bus unless accompanied by a passenger who is age 16 or older.
Disabled includes persons with a Medicare/ Medicaid card or other proof of disability.
If a rider with a disability needs a personal care attendant (PCA) to assist with the trip, the PCA must have the same pick up and drop off as the rider they are assisting.
Please have exact change – drivers do not make change or give credit. Please have your fare ready when you board the bus.

Accessibility 

All SCT Link buses are equipped with lifts, and are fully accessible for any rider. Just let the driver know if you want or need the lift. All mobility devices must be secured in the securement area, and all riders must wear seat belts. Drivers will assist with boarding and exiting the bus.
If assistance is needed with any material in our brochure or on our website, please call our office Recurring trips may be scheduled as subscriptions. at (209) 745-3052.

No-Shows 

If you do not need a ride you have scheduled, please call as soon as possible to cancel that ride. If you do not notify SCT Link at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ride, it will be counted as a no show. Four no shows in a 6 month period will result in a suspension of service, and cancellation of subscription service, if applicable.
Cancellations may be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling (209) 745-3052 and leaving a message as directed.