[Md-sligo] Abilities Ride

Mon Sep 25 00:45:52 UTC 2017

how much is abilitys program metroaccess

On 9/24/17, Henry Osborne via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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