GET-A-LIFT is the official on-demand transit app for Bakersfield’s Golden Empire Transit, enabling curbside pickups and shared rides within the service area. With 10,000+ total downloads and 110 in the last 30 days, it offers a streamlined rider experience and holds a solid 3.69 rating from 101 reviews.
Pros & Cons
Official Golden Empire Transit On Demand integration for Bakersfield
Curbside pickup eliminates fixed stops and enhances convenience
Shared-ride model improves efficiency and utilization
Clear trip estimates and arrival timing within the app
Free to download and ride within the Bakersfield service area
Lacks explicit live map, real-time tracking, and scheduled trips common in some competitors (based on absence of map/track/schedule terms in feature set)
Limited to Bakersfield On Demand coverage, which may not suit riders seeking broader route planning
May rely on transit-specific updates; broader ride-sharing features (e.g., multi-modal routing) are not indicated in the data
About GET-A-LIFT
GET-A-LIFT is a travel & local app developed by Via Transportation Inc..
Download Statistics
GET-A-LIFT has been downloaded 15 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 110 times.
User Ratings
GET-A-LIFT is rated 3.65 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 100 ratings.
App Information
GET-A-LIFT is FREE to download. The APK download size is 97.69 MB. The latest version available is 4.29.2. The last update was on August 24, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play December 2020.
Description
Welcome to the GET-A-LIFT rider app – the official app for riders of Golden Empire Transit’s On Demand transit services in Bakersfield, CA.
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I really enjoy a nice peaceful ride on my way to work and the same as riding GET on my way home. It's easy and so accurate that it tells you when the driver has arrived! Most of all, it's easy to track the ride when it is about to arrive!
★★★★☆LEAH GIBBS· Jan 17, 2023
I ONLY RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS. I HAVE HAD 3 RIDES SO FAR. NO ISSUE. OTHER APPS LIKE LYFT HAVE OVERCHARGED ME FOR SHORT WAY DISTANCES... THESE RIDES ARE PRETTY CHEAP & CONVENT. THE ONLY THING I DON'T LIKE IS YOU CANNOT AJUST/CHANGE PICK UP AREA. OUTSIDE THIS I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS. GLAD I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS DEF SPREADING THE WORD.
★★★★★Victoria Jensen· Sep 10, 2022
Love this app!!! Your drivers are always professional and pleasant. This option allows people who don't drive an opportunity to get places in a very timely matter without it costing too much. GET has the right idea with this new option, and I couldn't be more pleased with this service since sometimes regular bus route service only operates once an hour. Thanks for offering a great option for folks who might not have the budget for cabs or Uber/Lyft during peak hours.
★☆☆☆☆Dellia· May 19, 2026
I couldn't even create an account It says "Get Started" I tap it It asks for a phone number to send a code to & after I put the code in, it says the action can't be completed & to contact customer service but there is NO Customer Service! There's NO one to contact! I thought the app would be easier to use & pay for rides instead of having to call & book a ride that way but after reading all the "out of zone" or "no rides available" comments, this app is trash
★☆☆☆☆Clifton Warkentin· Apr 7, 2024
This is not GET ON DEMAND THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN ISSUES SINCE WAS PUT INTO SERVICE YES APP CONNECTS TO A RIDE BUT IT NOT GET ON DEMAND IT SHOULD BE CALL GET WILL SERVE YOU WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT THERE NEVER A RIDE AT ALL EXPERIENCING SEAT FULL NO RIDE AVALIABLE BEEN STUCK MULTIPLE TIME USING THIS SERVICE IT Apart from GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT IN BAKERSFIELD CA WHICH IS NOT A RELIABLE SERVICE SENCE 2020 AND CUT SERVICES AND USING COVID TO GET AWAY WITH IT GOOD LUCK USING THIS SERVICE BAD GET
★★☆☆☆D Jrhall· Dec 2, 2022
I have been told so many times by the drivers that I should call ahead of time and schedule my ride to be sure I get where I'm going on time, so I finally remembered to do that. And when I called to do so the lady said that they don't schedule rides ahead of time. WTH IS THAT ABOUT. THEY REALLY ARE IN NEED OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
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Technologies used by GET-A-LIFT
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include location (COARSE and FINE), network/Internet access, push notifications, camera, phone, and various launcher/badge permissions. This set aligns with typical on-demand transit apps to enable ride requests, mapping cues, updates, and curbside pickups. Users should review the privacy policy and grant permissions on a least-privilege basis to mitigate unnecessary data exposure.
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