TRIP Riverside County
Through TRIP Riverside County, enrolled individuals who can’t drive arrange rides with trusted friends, neighbors, or family members. ILP reimburses riders 45¢ per mile so they can compensate their drivers.
TRIP Riverside County helps you get there
TRIP helps people who can’t drive get the transportation they need—at no cost to them.
To get started, riders enroll in TRIP and complete a simple approval process. Once accepted, riders choose their own volunteer driver—usually a friend, neighbor, or someone they already know and trust.
Rides are arranged directly between the rider and their driver, at times that work for both of them.
After a trip, the rider submits basic travel information. TRIP then sends a reimbursement payment to the rider, who uses it to reimburse their volunteer driver.
TRIP serves all of Riverside County — from the Coachella Valley and Desert communities to Temecula, Hemet, the Pass Area, and the City of Riverside.
How to enroll in TRIP Riverside County
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Start the process by calling (951) 653-0740 for an enrollment interview.
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We may ask you for additional information to support your application. After we receive the requested documentation, we’ll mail you a copy for your review and signature. You’ll send the signed application back to us.
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Our team reviews your enrollment application to determine your eligibility.
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We notify you about your eligibility. The entire process, beginning to end, typically takes about 30 days.
Get started by enrolling yourself or referring someone to TRIP. Qualified riders must be permanent residents of Riverside County.
Call (951) 653-0740 today to begin your application.
Already giving someone rides?
If you drive a friend, neighbor, or family member who can't get around on their own, TRIP may be able to help cover your gas.
When a rider enrolls in TRIP, they name you as their volunteer driver. After each month, TRIP sends the rider a reimbursement check — which they use to pay you back for mileage. No special training or certification required. You drive when it works for both of you.
Call (951) 653-0740 to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Senior citizens and persons with disabilities who don’t drive and are unable to use public transportation are eligible to enroll. All enrollees must be residents of Riverside County, California.
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Yes. TRIP is designed for exactly this situation. A family member or caregiver can call on their behalf to start the enrollment process.
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Yes, TRIP serves seniors. It also serves others who can’t drive for a variety of reasons.
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TRIP does not schedule rides or provide drivers. Instead, the program supports these personal transportation arrangements by reimbursing mileage for eligible trips.
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Nothing. Rides are free to riders.
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Typically, the enrollment process takes about a month. The application process includes a telephone interview and a review by our eligibility committee, which meets monthly.
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TRIP reimburses for a wide range of trips — medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, senior centers, and other essential destinations. Riders can also make multiple stops on a single trip, and TRIP can support travel outside the immediate area when needed for medical care or other services.
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Distance from public transit is one of the reasons people qualify for TRIP. Riders in rural and outlying parts of Riverside County — including areas like the Coachella Valley desert communities, Anza, and Blythe — are eligible, and may qualify for higher monthly mileage allowances based on their travel needs.
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When a rider enrolls in TRIP, we send a welcome packet with helpful information on how to submit the monthly mileage reimbursement request.
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Enrolled riders must be residents of Riverside County to be reimbursed by TRIP Riverside County.
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