Union City Transit
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Area served | Union City, CA |
Opening Day | 1974 |
Routes | 9 |
Weekday Ridership | 2,002 |
Union City Transit is the public transit service for Union City, California.
History
The introduction of BART service, from 1972 (to MacArthur) to 1974 (to San Francisco/Daly City) also resulted in the introduction of local public transit bus service in southern Alameda County. Fremont and Newark introduced AC Transit bus service on 11/12/1974 and 12/16/1974, respectively, while Union City established its own agency, a service called "the Flea." Initial operations consisted of minibuses operating on fixed routes with on demand pickups/dropoffs.
By the early 1980, the Flea was already renamed to Union City Transit/UC Transit. Service has generally remained inside Union City proper, with limited route coverage into South Hayward (BART station) and Newark, both via route 5, in 2001. There are two major hubs, Union City BART station, and Union Landing Shopping Center. Service is operated by MV Transportation.
On May 24, 2021, the old “Flea” name was resurrected for a 22 month long microtransit pilot project using 2 Ford Transit Vans. [1]
Additional public transit bus service in Union City, CA, is provided by AC Transit, Dumbarton Express, and Marguerite Shuttle.
Routes
Route | Name | Route |
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1 | Delores | Union City BART to Delores neighborhood via Union Landing, Dyer, Meteor, Delores, Rocklin, Union City Blvd |
2 | Whipple | Union City BART to Union City Kaiser via Decoto Plaza, Whipple, Calaveras Landing |
3 | Almaden | Union City BART to Union Landing via Perry, Tropics Mobile Home Park |
4 | Tamarack | Union City BART to Union Landing via 7th St, Seven Hills, Mission Blvd, Tamarack Dr, Calaveras Landing, Dyer, Union Landing |
5 | Dyer | Union City BART to Dyer neighborhood via Union Landing, Alvarado, Union City Blvd, Dyer, Regents. Formerly from South Hayward BART to Newark |
6 | Central | |
7 | Alvarado Circulator | Calaveras Landing Shopping Center - Kaiser - Sports Center - Union Landing - Delores |
8 | Alvarado-Niles | Union City BART to Kaiser via Perry, Union Landing, Smith |
9 | Dyer Express | Union City BART to Union City Blvd and Rocklin via Union Landing, Dyer |
Flea | Flea | Dial a Ride service within one industrial area and Dry Creek Park to Former US Steel Site |
Fares
Cash/Clipper Fares
- Adult (Age 18-64) - $2.00
- Youth (Age 6-17) - $1.25
- Senior (Age 65+) - $1.00
- Certified Disabilities or Medicare - $1.00
- Child (Age 0-5 with an Adult) - Free
Transfers
- Union City Transit Transfer - Free (cash only)
- BART-to-Bus (Clipper Only) - $0.50
- AC Transit & DB Express Transfers - $0.25
Monthly Passes
Available on Clipper only
- Adult (Age 18-64) $55
- Youth (Age 6-17) $35
- Senior (Age 65+) $26
- Certified Disabilities or Medicare $26
Facilities
Garage/Office
- Address: 34650 7th St., Union City, CA 94587-3693
- Email: transit@unioncity.org
- Phone:
- Paratransit: 510-675-5373
- Info/Flea: 510-471-1411
Roster
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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640-645 | 2012 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
646-649 | 2016 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R |
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654-655 | 2008 | OBI | Orion VII NG CNG (07.502) |
Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R |
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656-661 | 2010 | Orion | Orion VII NG CNG (07.502) |
Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
1541 | 2015 | Ford ? |
F-550 ? |
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1549 | 2015 | Ford Starcraft |
E-450 ? |
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On Order
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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(14 buses) | 2024 | Gillig | Low Floor EV 35' (G28B102N4) |
To replace 2010 OBI Orion VII NGs and 2012 Gillig Low Floors |
Retired
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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601-608 | 1981 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96T6V92) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-740 |
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610 | 4/1989 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96TB/6V92T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
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611 | 1990 | Gillig | Spirit 28' | Caterpillar 3208T | Allison MTB-643 |
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612 | 12/1990 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96TB/6V92T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC | Allison HTB-748 |
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613 | 7/1996 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96TB S50) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
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614-616 | 4/1997 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96TB S50) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
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631-634 | 12/1995 7/1996 |
Gillig | Phantom 35' (35/96TB S50) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
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635-636 | 1/1999 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (C20B096N4) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
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650-651 | 2001 | OBI | Orion V CNG (05.503) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R |
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652-653 | 2002 | OBI | Orion V CNG (05.503) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R |
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