Transportation The 955

The TRANSLOC app for THE 955 is available in app stores.

TransLoc app
This is the app for The 955

DELETE ANY OLD RIDE REQUEST APPS (particularly the "Westmont 955" from TapRide).

The 955 is a free, reservation-based ride service for Westmont students offering transportation to off-campus sites not accessed by our shuttle service for rides to/from churches, appointments, internships, jobs, the airport and train station.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS (Spring 2022)

There are 3 SERVICES: "Weekdays" and "Weekends" for rides between Montecito and SBA/Fairview area, and "Westmont/Goleta" (a few days that include hours for rides further into Goleta).

HOLIDAY HOURS

  • THANKSGIVING:  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ONLY) the Wednesday before, resuming Saturday or Sunday before classes begin (dependent on available drivers)

  • CHRISTMAS: service through 3:00 p.m. the Saturday after finals, resuming Saturday or Sunday before classes begin (dependent on available drivers)

  • SPRING BREAK: no service from Saturday before through Saturday after (dependent on available drivers)

  • EASTER: possible service on Good Friday and Easter Sunday (dependent on available drivers)

  • 4-DAY WEEKENDS: service as usual (dependent on available drivers)

The 955 Operating hours:  8:30 AM - 10 PM every day

We generally have 1 van and 1 driver at any time...we try our best to accommodate all requests!

HOW TO REQUEST A RIDE:

  • Download the TransLoc ride app, create your account with your Westmont login credentials. 
  • Requests should be made at least 1 day in advance. Scheduled rides have priority over "on demand" requests.
  • The driver may combine requests to efficiently accommodate riders, so you might be asked to adjust your pick-up time.

Be ready at your pick-up/drop-off location 5-10 minutes early. Drivers make every effort to arrive at your location “ON TIME” (which can be 10 minutes before or after the requested time). Traffic can make a huge difference on timing, especially between 2-5:30 PM!

The 955 drivers reserve the right to refuse service, particularly to those who are repeatedly late or have excessive no-shows or late cancellations.

Questions/contact:  Karen Sloan, Manager of Office Operations, Automotive & Transportation

ksloan@westmont.edu / Cell: 805-455-4964 / Office: 805-565-6015