Need a Lift, Union City? Tri-City Taxi Voucher Program Can Help

UNION CITY, CA — There's a program that helps seniors and people with disabilities with their daily activities.

The Tri-City Taxi Voucher Program provides subsidized taxi rides within the local area. Enrolled participants can purchase taxi vouchers at a cost of $4 per voucher. Each voucher subsidizes up to $16 of taxi meter fare. Riders are responsible for paying any taxi meter fare above the $16 voucher subsidy.

Who is eligible to participate? Fremont, Newark, or Union City residents who are either:

• 80 years of age or older, or
• Unable to use public transit (AC Transit buses and BART) because of a disability

You must fill out a voucher application:

• Fremont
• Newark
• Union City (use the Fremont form)

New enrollees will receive four free taxi vouchers with their rider packet. Taxis are not wheelchair-accessible; individuals using wheelchairs can be accommodated if they are able to safely transfer from their wheelchair to the taxi.

This program is funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission through Measure B funds.

— Image via City of Fremont