Sylvie Belmond 
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — For seniors without cars, students watching their budgets or residents simply looking to leave the car keys at home, a new option just pulled up. Simi Valley Transit On Demand, a microtransit pilot program launched by the city, now offers same-day electric vehicle rides across several zones—tailored for quick errands, commutes and local connections.
Riders pay just $1 per trip through August 29, a special promotional fare. After that, regular prices apply: $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and individuals with disabilities and free for children under 5 when riding with a paying guardian over age 16.
The city said in a statement that the program is meant to bring flexible, sustainable transportation directly into neighborhoods, especially where fixed-route buses don’t reach. Riders can request service Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., using the Simi Valley Transit app, website (www.svtondemand.com) or by calling (805) 583-6464. The electric shuttles serve four main zones including Adventist Health, the Civic Center and the Simi Valley Train Station.
The vehicles offer curbside pickup and drop-off and aim to fill in gaps in the city’s traditional transit coverage, offering independence to those who might otherwise struggle to get where they need to go.
The On Demand service joins an established suite of transit options already serving Simi Valley. Simi Valley Transit operates three fixed bus routes—10, 20 and 30—that run within city limits and link riders to regional transportation networks. Route 10 offers a direct connection to LA Metro in Chatsworth, giving commuters a way to travel between Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
The city also runs ADA Paratransit and Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services, providing mobility support within a three-quarter-mile corridor along its fixed routes. Both ADA/DAR and the fixed-route buses operate Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For regional travel, the city participates in the CONNECT InterCity Service, ensuring that ADA-certified riders have broader access throughout the region.
Together, these programs represent a layered transit system built to serve a diverse community—from daily commuters and older adults to individuals with mobility challenges and anyone simply trying to get where they’re going without the hassle of driving.
