Ocean Ride will accommodate a limited number of next day trips based on
our system availability.
To be placed on our waiting list, call the main number at
(732)
736-8989 and then
Press 1
to speak to a Reservationist the day before the trip.
If we can accommodate your trip, you will be notified by 7:30 AM the morning
of the trip. This type of service is best suited for shopping and other trip
purposes that are flexible and do not require a specific appointment or time
schedule.
Ocean Ride also operates numerous
bus routes
throughout the County which can also help you meet your transportaion needs.
Riders will be billed on a monthly basis for actual ride(s) provided. No cash
handling on-board Reserve-A-Ride vehicles. Riders with PAAD status must provide
a copy of their ID card to Ocean Ride.
| Fares: |
| Routine Appointments: |
$5.00 (round trip) |
| Discount (50%) for PAAD: |
$2.50 (round trip) |
| |
Voluntary Donation Policy
The County of Ocean established a voluntary donation in order to
comply with various grant-funding requirements. The suggested donation is $1.00
per one-way trip or $2.00 per round-trip for riders of the Ocean Ride
(Reserve-A-Ride) service. Passengers may donate more or less, if so desired.
Lack of giving a donation will, in no way affect one’s participation in the
County transportation service.
For your convenience, a supply of postage paid, pre-addressed envelopes are
available in each Ocean Ride vehicle which you may use to send a donation.
Checks should be made paybel to "Ocean County Treasurer". Drivers are
instructed NOT to accept envelopes or cash donations.
CANCELLATION HOTLINE NUMBER: (732) 736-8989 and then Press 
100
If your plans change, please remember to call our office to
cancel.
When calling after normal business hours, please use our 24 Hour Cancellation
Hotline. Simply call (732) 736-8989, and then Press
100. Speak slowly and clearly, stating your
name, date of trip being cancelled and your telephone number.
If you wish to cancel or confirm your same day trip during normal working
hours, please call Dispatch (732) 736-8989, and Press 2.