Riding
Accessible services
Cherriots LIFT is origin-to-destination paratransit for riders whose disability prevents them from using Cherriots Local buses.
Cherriots LIFT
Origin-to-destination paratransit
Monday–Friday 5:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Saturdays 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Sundays 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Booking window
Book up to 14 days ahead; by 4:30 p.m. the day before on weekdays, by 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Ways to book a ride
- Call the LIFT call center: 503-315-5544 (toll-free 888-315-5544), Oregon Relay 7-1-1. Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–6 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Cherriots LIFT mobile app: Schedule rides, set notifications, and track your ride in real time.
- Book online: Reserve, view, or cancel a ride from a web browser.
On every bus
Built for every rider
- Every bus has a boarding ramp or power lift.
- Most buses are low-floor and can “kneel” closer to the curb for easier boarding.
- Priority seating near the front door is reserved for seniors and people with disabilities.
- A securement area on board fits two mobility devices.
- Major stops and transfer points are announced automatically and shown on a reader board.
Shop and Ride
Dial-a-ride, door to door
Cherriots Shop and Ride is a dial-a-ride service for older adults and people with disabilities in areas Cherriots Local doesn't reach on a fixed route.
$3.20 one-ride, or a book of 10 passes for $32.
Free travel training
Learn the system with someone beside you
A free instructional program that helps anyone learn to plan a trip, pay a fare, or use a mobility device on the bus.
Talk to a person
Customer service and ADA eligibility
Cherriots customer service
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
LIFT eligibility & ADA
Cherriots LIFT Eligibility Office · 555 Court St. NE, Suite 5230, Salem, OR 97301
503-361-7554 · adaeligibility@cherriots.org
Ben Sawyer, ADA Coordinator: 503-588-2424 · ben.sawyer@cherriots.org