Martinez
Ride Free
Free, On-Demand Service
Launched in fall 2024, wheelchair-accessible minivans are providing safe, easy, and innovative transportation for Martinez residents on weekday evenings.
For information on the PRESTO Martinez daytime hospital service, view the How to Ride section below.
Made possible by
Shared Autonomous Minivans
Service Monday through Friday, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
- CCRMC Main Entrance
- Veteran Affairs
- Grace Episcopal Church
- John Muir Elementary School
- John Muir Town Homes
- Contra Costa Housing Authority
- Dutch Bros
- Community College District Office
- Clerk-Recorder
- Marina
- Fire Station
- Boys & Girls Club
- Court Buildings
- Cinema Center
- Cascara Canyon
- Amtrak
- Muirwood Homes
- Best Western
- Kaiser
- Susana Park
- Nob Hill Food
- Walmart
- Nancy Boyd Park
- Safeway
Service Area
How to Ride
All stops are in service 6 pm – 9:30 pm.
Book a ride on the May Mobility App or by calling 925.995.3797.
Travel between the County Hospital and select stops is available from 2 pm – 6 pm. Visit the County Hospital information desk to book a ride during this time.
Riding Presto Is Easy & Safe
- Find your closest PRESTO stop on the May Mobility app.
- Indicate that you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle in the app.
- Hail a PRESTO vehicle to the stop. It's on-demand!
- May Mobility monitors vehicle operations and safety at all times.
Riding is FREE!
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Presto Martinez Faqs
What are the service operating hours?
On-demand rides are available Monday through Friday from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.
Service between County Hospital and select stops is available Monday through Friday from 2 pm – 6 pm.
Who can use PRESTO Martinez
The shuttle service is open to anyone within the Martinez service area.
From 2 pm – 6pm Monday through Friday, the service is reserved for people traveling between the County Hospital and certain stops within the service area. Speak to a representative at the in-person information desk to book your ride.
Is PRESTO Martinez safe to ride?
Yes. May Mobility, the PRESTO Martinez vendor, employs a rigorous testing and validation process to ensure the reliability and robustness of its autonomous systems. Additionally, each vehicle is staffed with a human safety operator who can take control of the vehicle in case of an emergency.
How do I book a wheelchair-accessible ride?
You can easily request a wheelchair-accessible ride for yourself or someone else.
If you’re booking for a friend or family member in a wheelchair, simply download the app, and click the “Passenger” icon. Select “Extra Rider” and indicate that a wheelchair user will be joining your ride.
If you are a wheelchair user, change your profile settings in the May Mobility app to ensure all your rides are with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. After creating your account, open the menu on the left-hand side, click your name to access your account details, and toggle the green bar next to “Wheelchair Accessibility” to update your status.
Where can I go using PRESTO Martinez?
There are over 20 pick-up and drop-off points at key locations throughout Martinez, including stops at the County Hospital, local public health facilities, Safeway, and the nearby Amtrak station. For information on County Hospital service, see “How do I reserve a ride to the hospital?”
How do I reserve a ride to or from the County Hospital?
On weekdays from 2-6 pm, PRESTO Martinez autonomous minivans are reserved for people traveling between the County Hospital and certain stops in Martinez. Speak to a representative at the in-person information desk to book your ride.
Why was Martinez selected for this pilot program?
Home to the primary hospital in Contra Costa County and multiple other large medical facilities, Martinez is the ideal location to pilot a service geared toward expanding medical accessibility.
How much does PRESTO Martinez cost?
PRESTO Martinez shared autonomous minivans are free!
How do I book a ride?
Use the May Mobility app for booking (available in Google Play and App Store), or call May Mobility at 925.995.3797.
What can I expect when I book a ride in the app?
Riders can enter any address within the service zone for pick-up and drop-off in the app. The app will assign you to a nearby “virtual stop,” a safe, pre-approved location for the autonomous vehicle to pick you up or drop you off. PRESTO Martinez is a fleet of shared autonomous minivans; like an Uber Pool, other travelers traveling in the same direction may join your ride.
Do I need a separate reservation for the return trip?
Yes. On the app, riders can input any address within the entire service zone for their pick-up and drop-off. The app will assign you to a convenient nearby “virtual stop” that has been pre-vetted as a safe place for the AV to start and stop. For riders who prefer not to use an app to book, call 925.995.3797 and an operator will book the ride for you.
How many passengers can ride in the vehicle?
Wheelchair accessible minivans can accommodate one wheelchair and two additional riders.
Other minivans can hold up to four passengers at a time.
Are the minivans completely driverless?
Although the vehicles are self-driving, each PRESTO Martinez autonomous minivan features a human safety operator to ensure safety, answer questions about the service, and assist riders in wheelchairs.
What situations can the vehicle handle on its own?
The PRESTO Martinez autonomous minivans can handle all sorts of situations and hazards on the road, reacting quickly with safe, predictable vehicle movements. The vehicles can handle both cold and warm weather conditions. In case of an emergency, the human safety operator staffed on each ride may take control of the vehicle as an additional safety measure.
How is PRESTO Martinez funded?
In 2019, The Contra Costa Transportation Authority was awarded the Automated Driving Systems grant and the SB1 Local Partnership Program to be used toward providing an on-demand, wheelchair-accessible AV service to people without reliable transportation to medical appointments and hospitals.