City Offers Seniors Reduced Taxi Fares
Concerned about the heavy demand for the city's Dial-A-Ride service, Phoenix Public Transit has initiated a pilot program that allows seniors to ride taxis at reduced rates.
Funded jointly by the city and the federal government, the Senior Cab voucher program is seen as alternative public transportation for persons 65 years and older.
About 400 seniors are being signed up to take part in the pilot program that is expected to last about 19 months, after which the city will decide if it should be made a permanent addition to its transportation offerings.
Senior Cab was developed at the request of the City Council, which asked the Transit Department to explore alternative modes of transporting seniors because Dial-A-Ride has increased demand for Americans with Disabilities Act-certified users, making it increasingly unavailable to seniors.
Participants each month can buy up to four$10-voucher books for $3 each, which is 30percent of their value. The vouchers can be used for an entire trip, combined with cash fares to travel further or banked over several months for a longer trip. Riders are responsible for their own gratuity.
For more information, call 602-801-1164 or 602-801-1163.
Posted at 10:45AM Mar 30, 2010 by Louisa Ward & Robyn Viktor in General | Comments[0]
