SAM rides Demand-Response ("Dial-A-Ride") Service

SAM rides is the "around town" ride for people/places not located on the SAM bus line. SAM rides is available for pick up to anyone within a 3-mile radius of the City of Sandy. SAM rides also provides ADA complementary para-transit rides to ADA eligible individuals. ADA eligible rides are available during all SAM service hours, including all-day Saturdays, Sundays and scheduled holidays. Call (503) 668-3466 to schedule a ride.  ADA rides must be scheduled by 5:00 pm the day prior and reservation times may need to be negotiated up to 1 hour from the requested time.

Call for a Ride
(503) 668-3466

Here are some facts about SAM rides:

  • SAM rides Dial-a-Ride operates Monday-Saturday.
  • SAM rides hours:
    • Weekdays: 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Saturdays 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Call for a reservation as early as two weeks in advance or up to 5:00 pm the evening before the service is needed.
  • There is a 15-minute window before or after the scheduled pick up time.
  • Travel anywhere within the Sandy city limits not accessible by the SAM bus line; extended area up to 3 miles, subject to availability.
  • The fare is $1.00 each way per adult; children under 6 traveling with an adult ride free; direct transfers to the SAM bus line  (Gresham, Estacada and Clackamas routes) are free. ADA may ride free. To qualify for ADA you must live within 3/4 mile of the fixed route and have an application on file. For more information contact Muna Rustam (503) 489-0921.
  • Reduced fare passes are available at City Hall, Sandy Community Center, Sandy and Hoodland libraries and Sandy Operations Center. (Non expiring pass of 24 trips for $20.00 or unlimited monthly pass for $30.00).
  • Schedules are available at Sandy City Hall, Sandy Library, Sandy Community Center, Sandy Transit Department offices, the Sandy Historical Museum and Visitor's Center and on the bus.
  • SAM rides does not operate on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas.

SAM rides How-to's:

  • Please call by 5:00 pm the day prior to your trip.  Rides can be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • When you schedule your trip, you must let Sandy Transit know if you need a return trip.  Please note, when you call for your return trip there is a 1-hour pickup/delivery window of time.
  • Be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. SAM rides will only wait 5 minutes upon arrival.  If you are not ready within that 5 minutes, SAM rides must leave to pick up the next reservation.
  • ADA eligible rides are available during all SAM service hours, including all-day Saturdays, Sundays and scheduled holidays. ADA rides must be scheduled by 5:00 pm the day prior and reservation times may need to be negotiated up to 1 hour from the requested time.

Call for a Ride
(503) 668-3466

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