[Md-sligo] Abilities Ride

Sun Sep 24 16:56:22 UTC 2017

Hi, I used Regency for my first trip as well. When I made the
reservation, I asked if they would call upon arrival, and they did for
both trips. So maybe they only do it if you request it.

On 9/24/17, Henry Osborne via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Everyone, Terry and I tried the Abilities Ride yesterday for the first
> time, and the only drawback that we had at the time was that the cab company
>
> ( Regency ) or the driver didn't call us to say that the cab had arrived.
> Other than that, we like the program and hope that it continues.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sharon Kim via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 11:35 AM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> Cc: sharon Kim
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> Actually I was in northern virginia. :) I grew up in Fairrfax,
> and so yes I was.
> As far as the metro access id number goes... I have no earthly
> clue what that is. I mean could I call them, give them my name,
> see if it's still valid?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Deborah Brown via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> To: "'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'"
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 04:45:17 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> If you were somewhere other than in northern Virginia in the area
> covered by
> Metro and MetroAccess, you have to re-apply. If you have a
> MetroAccess ID,
> you should check it and see if it is still valid.  It takes along
> time, so
> do it as soon as you can.
>
> Debbie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> sharon Kim
> via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 12:03 PM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: sharon Kim <sharon.mi.kim22 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> Yeah, with all these new programs coming out, I'm seriously
> reconsidering
> applying for metro access. It would help me with transportation
> immensely.
> Although, I wonder, and those of you who are really familiar with
> metro
> access can hopefully tell me, I did apply a long while ago, and
> was
> accepted. This was though, in the state of Virginia. Does this
> mean I'll
> have to reapply, or can I simply renew my membership?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Shickeytha Chandler via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> To: "Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland"
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:43:35 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> Hi all,
>
> I scheduled my first trip with Abilities Ride today. They
> definitely seemed
> a bit unorganized. At first, the rep asked me what my co-pay
> would be, and I
> told her I understood that I would only have to pay $5.
> Eventually, she got
> around to asking me what my Metro Access ID number was (even
> though I told
> her up front that I was a Metro Access customer). Then she asked
> me for my
> "pass". I said "I'm not sure what that is. Do you mean my
> password that I
> use to log into my Metro Access account?" Then she apparently
> realized she
> did not need that from me, and we eventually got the trip
> scheduled.
>
> I guess there are wrinkles to work out with the start of a new
> program,
> which is understandable. But I think it has the potential to be a
> very good
> alternative to Metro Access.
>
> Shickeytha
>
>
> On 9/21/17, Laura S. Havard via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> wrote:
> Mobility ride program,
> Terry,
> You can't mix the Mobility ride program with Call and ride
> program. Yes it
> is like mixing apples and oranges and you can't do that since I
> inquired
> with Regency staff who were familiar with this new program.
> Laura
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> mr.
> Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10:25 AM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: mr. Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo
> <ochikodinaka at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> I spoken 2a metroaccess Rep. she sed they do not do door to door
> start and
> end in Md. if you need the number go to abilitysride.com to learn
> more!
> good
> luck
>
> On 9/20/17, Michelle Clark via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> wrote:
> I started out by indicating I was a Metro Access client. They
> transferred
> me to a person to handle my request. I paid cash. It did  not
> take long for
> the cab to come.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Powers,
> Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 7:31 AM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] <terry.powers at nih.gov
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> What do you tell the cab company when booking your trip, so they
> do  not
> charge you normally.  Also, can this be combined with call and
> ride or do
> you need cash or credit card.  I would think call and ride  would
> be out.
> Like mixing apples and oranges!
> Thinking of trying it.
> Was your wait  longer than a normal cab?
>
> Terry Powers
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michelle Clark via MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 5:59 PM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michelle Clark <mcikeyc at aol.com>; 'National Harbor Chapter,
> NFB of
> Maryland Internet Mailing List' <nationalharbor at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> I agree the rollout was poor. However, I took two trips
> yesterday and  one
> today. Today, they were better organized. It beats a blank!
>
> Michelle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Shickeytha Chandler via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:44 PM
> To: md-sligo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Shickeytha Chandler <shickeytha at gmail.com
> Subject: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Someone who has connections at WMATA forwarded me an email with
> a link  to
> the website for the new Abilities Ride program. As mentioned at
> the  meeting
> on Saturday, there was not a lot of information provided by
> Metro about the
> program, but this website has phone numbers and  website links. I
> personally
> think they should have sent out emails or  a Metro alert, but it
> is what it
> is. Here is the link:
>
> www.abilities-ride.com
>
> Hope everyone is having a great day,
>
> Shickeytha
>
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