[Nfbf-l] Para-transit

Mon Nov 26 02:28:28 UTC 2018

Thank you for the information Jorge, and indeed, we have our inconveniences but our service runs 24/7, which is very helpful.

Diana Oliveira
Secretary - NFBF Miami Dade Chapter
(305)988-2713
dianaoliveira58 at gmail.com

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> On Nov 25, 2018, at 8:28 PM, Jorge Hernandez via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good evening all
> 
> Each county has its own protocol and it is difficult to fully understand the
> reasons behind it.
> 
> In Miami-Dade county, it was that if the  vehicle was 30 minutes past your
> window time the ride was free.  However, they did away with it a few years
> ago.  Also, we do not get a receipt, but we can contact the broker "company"
> and get a years end total  expense report.  Moreover, I have yet to see a
> person get suspended for  too many no shows.
> 
> Now, that can change as the procurements change.  
> 
> Jorge Hernandez, President
> Miami-Dade Chapter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Denise via
> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2018 7:49 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Para-transit
> 
> Let James know information shared is appreciated!
> 
> Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 7:18 PM, Sylvia Young via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> Sent for James Young who uses the para transit system.  In Tallahassee 
>> we have Dial a Ride through Star Metro their policy when the drivers 
>> are late/pass the pick up window is your ride free.  They also call to 
>> apologize.  You can only be a no show 3 times, then you are taken off 
>> the pick up list.  I don't know of a policy or penalty if you are 
>> late.  We do not get a receipt from the driver,  Unknown about 
>> documentation from the company indicating how often you used system/amount
> you spent within a year.
>> 
>> *Sylvia Young*
>> *NFBF Secretary*
>> *850-322-5937*
>> 
>> *Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into
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>> 
>> On Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 12:37 PM Jermesa Lee via Nfbf-l 
>> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Greetings,
>>> I hope this e-mail finds everyone in great health & high spirits!!!
>>> 
>>> I am doing some research and can use your input. When it comes to the 
>>> para transit system in your area, what is their policy when the 
>>> drivers are late/pass the pick up window? Is your ride free, do they 
>>> apologize, or is nothing done? Are you penalized if you are late? Are 
>>> you provided a receipt from the driver or able to obtain 
>>> documentation from the company indicating how often you used
> system/amount you spent within a year?
>>> 
>>> I thank you in advance for your responses. And happy holidays!!!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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