Ocean Ride Transportation Services

OCEAN RIDE BUS ROUTES

Website: Ocean Ride

Ocean Ride’s twelve (12) deviated fixed route vehicles are lift-equipped and can accommodate the needs of persons using mobility devices such as wheelchairs and motor scooters.
We ask that you contact Ocean Ride the day before to your trip to inform us of your trip.
Schedules are also available at the County Connection, located in the Ocean County Mall, near JC Penney.
For further information regarding Ocean Ride Bus Routes, Call 732-736-8989 then press 4 to speak to a Supervisor.
Bus Fare: Discounted fares are $1.00 for seniors (age 60 and over) and/or persons with disabilities (age 18 and over) and also college students. $2.00 for the General Public. Maximum of two (2) bags.
Portable shopping caddies are welcome. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible.
https://co.ocean.nj.us/OC/Transportation/frmOceanRideBusRoutes.aspx

ROUTE DEVIATION:
Route deviation is available to riders up to one block of either side of the printed bus route where conditions allow. Limit of one deviation per trip will be honored.
Riders must call Ocean Ride 24 hours in advance (732) 736-8989, then press “4” for a Supervisor. Ocean Ride reserves the right to authorize appropriate route deviation requests, subject to local regulations.
Drivers cannot make unscheduled route changes.

REASONABLE MODIFICATION POLICY
The Ocean County Department of Transportation Services (Ocean Ride) will make a reasonable attempt to provide additional assistance requested by any passengers with disabilities so as long as the request does not present a direct threat of safety to the passenger(s) and/or the county employee and/or the request does not alter the fundamental transportation services provided by the County of Ocean.

To make a “Reasonable Modification” request, you must call a day in advance of travel and contact Ocean Ride at (732) 736-8989, Ext. #5908 to make the request.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
For your safety during the winter months, Ocean Ride requires that you must have your driveway and/or path clear of snow and ice in order for our Drivers to safely pick you up at your door. You may also listen to the following radio stations for information: WOBM 1160 AM | WJRZ 100.1 FM | WOBM 92.7 FM