[Md-sligo] Abilities Ride

Sun Sep 24 17:33:06 UTC 2017

We did request a call upon arrival. We were waiting in front of the 
restaurant when the cab pulled up and it was the same driver that brought us 
to our first destination. he recognized us and said "Well, hello again"
The no call happened when we were waiting to leave from home. Now, we know 
better to always ask for a call upon arrival.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Shickeytha Chandler via MD-Sligo
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 12:56 PM
To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
Cc: Shickeytha Chandler
Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Abilities Ride

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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