Lamorinda Spirit Van
Program Overview
The Lamorinda Spirit Van provides rides to Lamorinda older adults age 60+ and persons with disabilities to destinations in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek.
For Rides Contact us at (925) 283-3534 or dispatch@lovelafayette.org.
The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program has been in service since June, 2006. We provide rides to older Lamorinda residents (age 60 and up) to errands, shopping, medical and personal appointments Monday through Friday to the Costa Café at the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch and to Lamorinda Movers monthly dinner at the Serbian Church in Moraga.
Our drivers are primarily volunteers; and we currently have one driver in the morning and one driver in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. We also have one driver for shopping on Thurdays and a driver for lunch at Cafe Costa Monday through Thursday.
If you have 4 hours every week or two, please contact Riki Juster to inquire about becoming a volunteer driver for this much appreciated service. We have three mini-vans so a regular Class C License is sufficient, along with a good driving record.
Lunch Rides
Rides to lunch at Cafe Costa at Walnut Creek Civic Center are $2.50 each way and lunch is a donation of $3.00. Cafe Costa serves lunch Monday-Thursday. Contact the Lamorinda Spirit Dispatch at 925-283-3534 or dispatch@lovelafayette.org to reserve your ride and your lunch by Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for the following week.
Errands & Appointments
Rides to errands and appointments are $5.00 one-way, $10.00 round-trip for destinations within Lamorinda and $10.00 one-way, $20.00 round-trip for destinations outside of Lamorinda. Rides for low income residents including residents of low income Senior Housing are free of charge thanks to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette. We love to say "Yes" so call early to reserve a ride, preferably when you make your appointment. We operate on a first come, first served basis. The Dispatch Staff is in the office from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to take your call; you can also call at other times and leave a message. We drive Lamorinda seniors age 60 and up to errands, medical/dental/physical therapy appointments as well as to personal appointments, shopping, visits, and special events in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek.
Volunteer Drivers are Needed and Appreciated!
- Just 4 hours every week or two
- We will work around your schedule and vacations.
Contact Riki at (925) 284-5546 or rjuster@lovelafayette.org to learn more.
Donations & Support
To support the Lamorinda Spirit Van Program, please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
You can donate online at this secure link, or by check made payable to the City of Lafayette. Be sure to write "Lamorinda Spirit Van" on the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:
Lamorinda Spirit Van Program
Lafayette Community Center
500 St. Mary's Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
Your generosity helps us keep local seniors safe, connected, and independent—thank you for your consieration!
Thank you to the following for financially supporting the Lamorinda Spirit Van Program:
- City of Lafayette
- Town of Moraga
- CCC Community Development Block Grant
- Community Foundation of Lafayette
- Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
- Lamorinda Movers
- Cal Trans - 5310 Grant
- Lamorinda Spirit Van Fans (Private Donors)
- Passenger Van Fares
Passenger Compliments
-- “The drivers are wonderful. They carry my groceries.”
-- “He (the driver) is so caring. He reminds me to lock the door and pick up my keys.”
-- "I notice how you are always trying to expand your service. I really appreciate it."
-- “I really depend on the van and enjoy riding it; I don’t know what I would do without this service.”
-- “I was house-bound before the van.”
-- “The drivers are wonderful. We get so much done and have fun at the same time.”
-- “I hope you will let your drivers know how much we appreciate their kindness, humor and genuine concern for us.”
Other Transportation Resources
GoGoGrandparent (No app required.) Lafayette residents age 70+ receive 50% off this Uber/Lyft service up to $50 a month by registering through the Lamorinda Spirit Van at 925-283-3534. Once registered, just call: (855) 464-6872. People of any age can use this service without the subsidy.
Orinda Seniors Around Town, (925) 402-4506
Serving Orinda seniors
Mobility Matters, Rides for Seniors (925) 284-6161
Serving Contra Costa County seniors.
County Connection LINK - (925)-938-7433
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program operates its programs and services without regard to Race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program.
- For more information on The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program’s Civil Rights Program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program at 925-284-5546, or visit our administrative office at 500 Saint Mary’s Road, Lafayette, CA 94549.
- A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
- If information is needed in another language, contact 925-284-5546.