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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

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
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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
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
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
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
Under the new agreement, ATU members will earn incremental pay increases over the four-year period.
Nov. 25, 2024
The plan will focus on implementing strategies that will help to guide better focus on service priorities, operational strategies and investments.
Nov. 8, 2024
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

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 will install AI–enabled safety cameras on 235 fixed-route buses while Hayden AI is implementing its technology on Philadelphia trolleys.
March 9, 2026
Average satisfaction reached 4.15 out of 5 as the agency works through multiple improvement projects.
Nov. 11, 2025
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

Paratransit services are essential for people with all disabilities to get around and agencies are taking action to improve the experience.
Dec. 17, 2024
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
May 15, 2024
The changes to fare structures by the three agencies will help make paying for public transit simpler and more accessible.
Dec. 28, 2023

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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
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
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 will utilize this funding to purchase 108 new zero-emission buses to add to its fleet.
June 21, 2024
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
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
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' Route EPX will now be serviced by eight zero-emission buses as part of the agency's Reimagine SamTrans initiative.
Feb. 12, 2024
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
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
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