Serving Albany, CA & Surrounding Areas (510) 432-6417

About Baker's Transit — Your Local Albany Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Locally owned. Professionally trained. Here when you need us.

How Baker's Transit Got Started

Baker's Transit was founded to solve a simple but urgent problem in the East Bay: getting people with mobility challenges to their medical appointments safely, on time, and with dignity. Serving Albany since 2011, we've built our reputation one ride at a time — dialysis patients who can't miss a session, seniors coming home from the hospital, and family members who need a professional they can trust with their loved one.

We're not a rideshare app and we're not an ambulance company. We're a locally owned non-emergency medical transportation service focused on wheelchair-accessible, hydraulic-lift-equipped rides across Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and the greater Bay Area.

Baker's Transit wheelchair accessible van parked at a medical facility in the East Bay

Meet the Team

Shaun Charles, Owner of Baker's Transit

Shaun Charles

Owner

For Shaun Charles, Baker's Transit was born from personal experience and a deep sense of compassion. Watching his grandmother's health decline was one of the hardest seasons his family had ever faced. As the woman who had always been the heart of their family began to lose her independence, Shaun saw firsthand the stress, uncertainty, and emotional weight that caregiving can place on the people who love someone most. Trying to balance work, family responsibilities, and the constant need for dependable support made it clear just how important compassionate, reliable care truly is. That experience stayed with him and became the foundation for Baker's Transit. Shaun built the company with a simple but powerful mission: to give seniors and individuals with mobility needs the dignity, patience, and dependable transportation they deserve, while giving families greater peace of mind. Every ride is rooted in the belief that people should feel cared for, respected, and safe every step of the way.

Steve

Lead Driver / Operations Supervisor

For the past five years, Steve has been a steady and trusted presence at Baker’s Transit, bringing both heart and professionalism to every part of his work. As Lead Driver, Operations Supervisor, and lead trainer, he plays an essential role in making sure every ride is handled with compassion, safety, and care. Families and patients know they can count on Steve not just for his skill, but for the calm, reassuring way he shows up for people when they need support most. What truly sets Steve apart is his deep commitment to patient care. With a perfect driving record and zero patient accidents or falls, he has earned the trust of the people he serves and is often requested by name. But for Steve, this work has always been about more than transportation. Even during his personal time, he often visits patients at their care facilities, building meaningful connections that reflect the genuine compassion he brings to his role every day. As a certified caregiver and CPR-certified professional, Steve leads with both experience and empathy. His dedication reminds us that the most important part of this work is not just getting someone to their destination, but making sure they feel safe, valued, and cared for along the way.

Proudly Serving Albany and Surrounding Areas

We provide wheelchair-accessible, non-emergency medical transportation across the East Bay and greater Bay Area. Most rides are booked 48–72 hours in advance; response within 30 minutes during business hours for new inquiries.

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Fully Insured

Commercial liability + passenger coverage

Certified Drivers

CPR, First Aid, wheelchair securement

Serving Albany since 2011

15+ years in the Bay Area

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