East San José
Mobility Wallet Pilot Program
Helping East San José families get where they need to go.
What is the
Mobility Wallet Project?
This program increases access to transportation for low-income residents and their families in East San José. Participants receive a prepaid card loaded each month that can be used for public transit, electric rideshare, and bikeshare — promoting greener, more connected communities.
Administered by Amigos de Guadalupe in partnership with the City of San José, the California Air Resources Board, California Climate Investments, and Jawnt Inc.
Research Partnership
The City of San José has partnered with
UC Davis' Institute of Transportation and UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies to conduct a research study throughout the program.
PROGRAM GROUPS
GROUP A
• Monthly Funds: $150–$205 per month
• Duration: 19 months
• Start Date: May 2026
GROUP B
• Monthly Funds: $150 per month
• Duration: 12 months
• Start Date: September 2026
HOW THE CARD CAN BE USED
Approved Uses:
✅ All types of public transportation
✅ Electric Uber and Lyft rideshare
✅ Several bikeshare companies
NOT Allowed:
⛽ Gas purchases (funds cannot be used to purchase gas or take gas powered vehicles with Uber, Lyft or car rentals).
🚫 Any other purchases that are not for transportation (food, utility bills, etc.).
Note: The card is limited to transportation purchases only. This program is designed to promote green energy use.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, applicants must:
1. Live in East San José within the project area
2. Meet the project's low-income requirements
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
The application period ran October 1 – November 16, 2025.
Eligible applicants were randomly selected for Group A or Group B.
There are no current plans to reopen — if we do, we'll announce it on social media and update this page.
For Mobility Wallet Users, the following handbooks are available for download:
FOR MORE INFORMATION