[IABS-Talk] FW: CHANGES TO TAP PROGRAM DURING CORONAVIRUS

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Hello,

I posted the below information in the resource list, but here it is again.

 

 

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From: Access <access at transitchicago.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:24 PM
Subject: CHANGES TO TAP PROGRAM DURING CORONAVIRUS

 

Good Afternoon, Everyone:

 

In case you haven't heard about the current TAP Program changes due to the
Coronavirus, there was information posted today within both the Tribune and
Sun Times. See below.

 

You can also check out the various transit Websites for ongoing information.
Additionally, I will be sending out pertinent info as I receive it.

 

Thank you.

Amy Serpe, CTA Manager ADA Programs

 

Chicago Tribune, March 24, 2020

To help cut costs and provide individual trips for paratransit riders who
still need to get around, Pace is waiving its $3 fare collection on TAP
rides starting this week. Pace has 19,000 TAP card holders. Card holders
still must swipe their card at the end of the trip, and if the fare is
higher than $30, the rider must pay the rest. ADA Paratransit ridership was
down 70% as of Monday, compared to normal weekdays, because of the
coronavirus pandemic, according to Pace.

 

Sun Times, March 24, 2020

Pace is waiving its $3 fare for paratransit riders who show their TAP card
when boarding, the mayor's office said. Riders must limit travel to
"essential activities," and the maximum fare covered is $30; riders pay any
portion above that. That policy is in effect until further notice.

 

Meanwhile, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is in
talks with the taxi industry to subsidize Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
operators and taxis in the Taxi Access Program, which serves riders with
disabilities, the mayor's office said.

 

Collection of fines and fees for taxis and ride-share vehicles already has
been suspended through the end of April.

 

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