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San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

1250 San Carlos Ave. P.O. Box 3006
San Carlos, CA 94070-1306
United States
650.508.6200

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The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus service, including Redi-Wheels & RediCoast paratransit service, Caltrain commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority . Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their appointed boards.

Press Releases

SamTrans
A SamTrans electric operates on a zero-emission express route.
The plan seeks to expand its charging capacity to accommodate nearly 150 buses when finished.
Aug. 15, 2025
SamTrans
A SamTrans bus parks on the street under a tree
The new permanent station will ensure SamTrans has the infrastructure needed to power a large-scale hydrogen fuel cell-electric bus fleet efficiently and safely.
July 10, 2025
SamTrans
SamTrans bus.
Both plans will establish a framework for maintaining assets in a state of good repair, advancing zero-emission goals and improving the customer experience across the SamTrans...
July 9, 2025
SamTrans
SamTrans zero-emission buses.
The budgets invest in safe, reliable public transportation for the community while taking early steps to manage a projected budget shortfall beginning in FY27.
June 6, 2025
SamTrans
SamTrans paratransit bus operator and a rider in a wheelchair on a bus ramp.
Since the pilot program went into effect in December 2023, riders have used the same-day paratransit program for a variety of trip purposes.
Dec. 9, 2024
SamTrans
A SamTrans bus operator.
Many of the buses that will have the driver barriers installed are used along the ECR, SamTrans’ busiest route, to increase the safety of its bus operators amid increased operator...
Dec. 6, 2024
SamTrans
SamTrans buses.
Under the new agreement, ATU members will earn incremental pay increases over the four-year period.
Nov. 25, 2024
San Mateo County Transit District
SamTrans' new operating plan will focus on implementing new strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
The plan will focus on implementing strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
Nov. 8, 2024
NFI Group
A New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ 40-foot transit bus.
The order is the largest single fuel cell bus order in New Flyer’s history and accelerates SamTrans’ journey towards net-zero emissions.
Oct. 22, 2024
Six bargaining units represented by Teamsters Local 856 will receive wage increases between 18.3 percent and 21.9 percent over the next three years.
Oct. 15, 2024

News

San Mateo County Transit District
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors adopted a local investment plan framework to guide how it would invest potential local funding generated by the Connect Bay Area sales tax ballot measure, should voters approve it this November.
The framework would allow SamTrans to improve bus service, neighborhood coverage and bus stops.
June 9, 2026
SilverRide
SilverRide is partnering with MV Transportation to provide supplemental service for the San Mateo County Transit District’s Redi-Wheels Paratransit Program.
Under the agreement, SilverRide will operate both ambulatory and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, delivering supplemental service to Redi-Wheels riders across San Mateo County,...
March 19, 2026
SamTrans
Two SamTrans buses.
SamTrans will install AI–enabled safety cameras on 235 fixed-route buses while Hayden AI is implementing its technology on Philadelphia trolleys.
March 9, 2026
SamTrans
A line of SamTrans buses sits in waiting.
Average satisfaction reached 4.15 out of 5 as the agency works through multiple improvement projects.
Nov. 11, 2025
SamTrans
A SamTrans bus sits parked at an angle.
The policy allows transit law enforcement to expel riders for disallowed behaviors and seek further restraining orders if needed.
Oct. 14, 2025
The six-month pilot program, in partnership with San Mateo County Office of Education, will see SamTrans produce passes that will grant free rides to low-income students through...
Dec. 2, 2021

Articles

SamTrans
Students getting on a SamTrans bus.
The programs aim to remove transportation barriers to education.
Aug. 25, 2025
SamTrans
A passenger being let go off of a SamTrans paratransit vehicle.
Paratransit services are essential for people with all disabilities to get around and agencies are taking action to improve the experience.
Dec. 17, 2024
Caltrain
Bay Area transit providers are turning to Discord to keep riders informed.
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
May 15, 2024
Denver RTD
Denver RTD, SamTrans and ORT will implement new fare structures in 2024
The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
Dec. 28, 2023
SamTrans
One of SamTrans' existing zero-emission buses; the district's board approved the purchase of 30 additional zero-emission buses. This purchase includes 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses from New Flyer and 20 battery electric buses from Gillig.
SamTrans Board voted to purchase 20 battery electric buses and 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses in a move that will speed its full fleet conversion by four years.
June 9, 2022

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SamTrans
SamTrans expands same-day paratransit pilot program in San Mateo County.
The pilot combines the agency's current two service zones into one and expands its service times throughout the week on Aug. 12.
Aug. 12, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Bay Area transit agencies are syncing schedules to improve transfers between systems, align schedule changes.
Most Bay Area transit agencies are rolling out new schedules during the week of Aug. 12 in coordination with each other and are working to align the timing of schedule changes...
Aug. 8, 2024
SamTrans
Reimagine SamTrans initiative enters fourth and final phase.
As a part of the Reimagine SamTrans initiative, SamTrans is working to increase its ridership and has already noted a successful effect in its ridership.
Aug. 5, 2024
SamTrans
SamTrans hydrogen fuel cell bus.
SamTrans will utilize this funding to purchase 108 new zero-emission buses to add to its fleet.
June 21, 2024
APTA
APTA has revealed the winners of 2024 International Bus Roadeo.
Taking place during the 2024 Mobility Conference in Portland, Ore., this was the first time the event has taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2024
SanTrans
SamTrans Board has approved the Bus Stop Improvement Plan.
The plan outlines options and guidelines for adding amenities such as bus shelters, shade structures, benches and real-time information displays to more than 220 high priority...
May 3, 2024
SamTrans
SamTrans Board of Directors has approved a new Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy.
The policy supports SamTrans commitment to improving the safety conditions of all transit worker staff, deter passengers from engaging in disruptive and dangerous behavior and...
April 8, 2024
SamTrans
SamTrans begins operation of zero-emission East Palo Alto - San Bruno EPX service.
SamTrans' Route EPX will now be serviced by eight zero-emission buses as part of the agency's Reimagine SamTrans initiative.
Feb. 12, 2024
SamTrans
SamTrans will pilot a same-day paratransit service for 12 months.
The pilot program was developed based on the results of a SamTrans paratransit customer survey that showed a desire for adding the service.
Dec. 19, 2023
SamTrans
SamTrans Ride Plus car
Ride Plus is a shared, on-demand transportation option with a fixed-cost; the free-to-use promotional period was scheduled to end at the end of July, but it has been extended ...
Aug. 4, 2023
Transdev
Transdev has launched a new partnership with SamTrans and began operations of its RidePlus microtransit service.
As part of the partnership, Transdev began operation of the RidePlus microtransit service, addressing a long-term need in the East Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay areas.
June 21, 2023
The district is scheduled to have a totally zero-emission bus fleet by 2034, six years ahead of California’s 2040 deadline for transit agencies.
May 18, 2023