Senior Services

OAM Events

Transportation Options

Do you want to attend Older Americans Month events, but don't know how you will get there? Our community partners are here to help!

RTC FlexRIDE: Their fixed-route bus service makes it easy to travel to the May 2025 events celebrating Older Americans Month. RTC offers on-demand transportation in select areas, including Sparks-Spanish Springs, North Valleys, Somersett-Verdi, and South Meadows, for added convenience. For more information, please call RTC Customer Service at (775) 348-7433 or visit their website at www.rtcwashoe.com

RTC Senior Ride/Taxi Bucks/Lyft/Uber: In addition, RTC provides $60 worth of free taxi rides each month for residents aged 60 and over, veterans, and RTC Access clients of any age within the Reno-Sparks area. Visit RTC's 4th Street Station at the Reno bus terminal to apply. If you prefer rideshare services, eligible riders can receive $60 in free Lyft or Uber rides each month instead.

Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4) offers Reno/Sparks elders 60+ a monthly $80 of free Lyft rides inside Washoe County, and another $80 worth for $40. Folks with disabilities of any age pay $40 for $80 of Lyft monthly. Call them at (775) 453-4774 or visit their website at www.neighbornv.org.

Access to Health Care has free transportation for people with Medicare to medical appointments, getting prescriptions and groceries. Call them at (877) 385-2345 or go online to www.accesstohealthcare.org. Check with your own medical plan to see if they offer this benefit. Call 2-1-1 for more statewide services.

UNR's Sanford Center for Aging offers free transportation for Washoe residents 60+ and need transportation for medical appointments, groceries, or errands. Call (775) 784-4774 or email them at sanfordmobility@unr.edu
*Sanford also offers free wellness programs and medication management for seniors.


List of Events

*If an event does not have a price on it then it is FREE! For Seniors*

Multiple Day Events

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