Sun Van Paratransit Service
ABQ RIDE Assistance
If you need assistance with any of this information or if you need this information in accessible formats, please call 505-243-7433.
Application
If you need assistance completing this form, or if you need this information in accessible formats, please call 505-243-7433 before your certification interview.
Paratransit Certification Application
Download: Paratransit Certification Application
Paratransit Certification Application - Spanish
Download: Paratransit Certification Application - Spanish
Wheelchair Policy
Learn about our wheelchair policy.
What is Sun Van?
Sun Van is ABQ RIDE's paratransit service that provides accessible transportation to persons residing in or visiting the metro area whose impairment makes it impossible to ride the fixed route service.
Reasonable accommodation and information in accessible formats is available upon request by calling 505-724-3100.
How to Apply
All permanent riders must be ADA-certified through an interview process at the Transit Department Administrative Offices. Applicants must submit an online application form, or print and fill out our downloadable application. Applicants can either drop it off at the Transit Department Administrative Offices, Alvarado Transportation Center, First and Central SW (located at the southeast corner of First and Central Avenue) or fax the application to 505-212-0131 or mail it to:
ABQ RIDE
Sun Van Applications
100 First SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Apply Online
Sun Van Information
For a detailed Passenger Guide for using Sun Van:
Sun Van Service Area
Similar to ABQ RIDE fixed routes, Sun Van serves the Albuquerque City Metropolitan area and portions of Bernalillo County. Sun Van provides service at least to and from points within three-quarters of a mile along each ABQ RIDE fixed bus route, except for commuter routes, during the days and times that ABQ RIDE operates. Door to Door service is also available upon request at time of reservation.
Sun Van Schedule
Service hours are from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
Sunday hours are from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Sun Van Reservations
Advance reservations are required, and reservations are accepted five days in advance. ABQ RIDE Customer Service is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Sun Van scheduling and other customer service calls including questions, concerns, route support, and more to ensure that ABQ RIDE services are always available to the public.
Rides must be cancelled two (2) hours prior to the scheduled ride.
Visitor Eligibility
Please contact Customer Service at 505-243-7433 or email [email protected]. Please allow two business days for a response.
Other Resources
- Sun Van Paratransit Eligibility Requirements
- Application Instructions
- Paratransit Advisory Board (PTAB)