Safe Rides: Sunrise & Late-Night

Sunrise (SSR) service is from 4:30 AM to 7 AM and Late-Night Safe Rides (LNSR) service is from 7 PM to 12 AM, seven days a week. This service is open to all for any purpose and is available for you. To find out more information please talk to a member of our team at 805-485-2319.

Sunrise & LNSR will take you anywhere a GCTD bus goes.  Please refer to the GCTD system map.

The service area covers the GCTD normal fixed route service area. This includes the cities of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Ojai, and unincorporated areas in between these cities

The rider must be 16 years of age or older to make a reservation.   Children under age 16 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Fares are required for each passenger.

The fare is $5.00 each way. This can be paid by cash or by e-fare using the Token Transit app. The Token Transit APP can be easily downloaded on Android or IOS smartphones.

ADA Certified and Seniors over 65+ pay $4 for LNSR.

Yes, bike racks are installed on some of our vehicles. When making the reservation please

inform the staff so both you and your bike are accommodated.

We are using the same vehicles that serve our GO ACCESS customers for both Sunrise and LNSR. There will be a light in the dashboard that says, “LATE NIGHT”.

Yes, there may be others on board. Sunrise/LNSR is a ride share (similar to a carpool).  On most trips the driver may be picking up or dropping off passengers along the way to your destination, similar to riding a bus with stops along the way

Wait times are generally up to fifteen minutes after scheduled pick-up time

Currently we do not have an APP that allows the passenger to reserve trips.   Passengers may call a day in advance and up to 1 hour in advance to book trips.  Reservations may be booked by calling 805-485-2319.

The fare for everyone is $ 5.00/passenger each way. ADA Certified and Seniors over 65+ pay $4.00/passenger each way for LNSR.

Service animals are always welcome, as required by law. Please advise reservations if you are traveling with a service animal when booking your trip.  In compliance with Federal regulations, all service animals must be under the voice control of their owner.

If you no longer need a ride or your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible by calling 805-485-2319

GCTD Welcomes comments from our passengers.  You can share any comments and concerns or ask questions you may have by calling our Customer Service Center at 805-487-4222.

This service is meant to supplement our fixed bus route service and to ensure a quick, safe and affordable ride to all members of our community in the late evening hours.

In compliance with California law, all passengers under age 8 must ride in an appropriate Child Restraint System (CRS), such as a safety seat or booster; and all passengers under age 2 must ride in an appropriate rear-facing safety seat. Caregivers must provide an appropriate safety seat and be able to install the equipment in the vehicle. Drivers can provide information about LATCH attachment points, however, they cannot assist caregivers with equipment installation.

LNSR launched services in May 2021. The NEW Sunrise Safe Rides launched July 2024.

This temporary demonstration service was conceived to assist essential workers in late evening travel to/from employment. However, this service is available to anyone for any purpose who need transportation early morning or late at night in our service area.

After every drop off, our drivers sanitize seats and high touch areas.

Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) is committed to ensuring the safe transportation options while adhering to local and state public health guidelines. Passengers are encouraged to wear face masks.