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Sun Van Paratransit Service

Information about Sun Van Paratransit Service.

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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.

Paratransit Certification 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.

Download: Paratransit Certification Application

Wheelchair Policy

Learn about our wheelchair policy.

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Sun Van, ABQ RIDE's paratransit service, 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.

Using Sun Van

All permanent riders must be ADA-certified through an interview process at the Transit Department Administrative Offices. Applicants must fill out an application form and 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

Sun Van Service Area

ABQ RIDE Paratransit provides origin-to-destination service to and from any address in Albuquerque and most of Bernalillo County. Door to Door service is also available upon request at time of reservation.

Sun Van Schedule

Service hours are the same as the fixed-route service.

Sun Van Fare

The fare is $2 for each one-way trip, which can be paid for with coupons or cash. Coupons are available at ABQ RIDE. Call 243-Ride (V/TTY) for other sales locations.

Sun Van Reservations

Advance reservations are required, and reservations are accepted three days in advance when made Saturday through Thursday; on Fridays, reservations are accepted five days in advance.

Rides must be cancelled two (2) hours prior to the scheduled ride.

To Find Out More About Visitor Eligibility:

Please call 505-724-3151 or email [email protected]. Please allow two business days for a response.

Submit an ADA Compliment or Complaint in Word or PDF form

Request ADA Reasonable Modification in  PDF form

 

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