Older adults can obtain discounted rides through the MTA Mobility/Paratransit and Taxi Access programs. MTA has lift-equipped vans which are available to take individuals shopping and to their doctor appointments. There is no additional assistance to help people into the building. Riders need to call to schedule trips in advance.
Applications are available from the MTA Mobility web site:
Mobility / Paratransit is a specialized, curb-to-curb service
for people with disabilities who are not able to ride fixed-route public
transportation, including lift-equipped buses. Mobility service is provided
within three-quarters of a mile of any fixed-route service in Baltimore City
and Baltimore & Anne Arundel counties. The term "fixed-route" refers to
Local Bus, Light Rail, or Metro Subway routes operated by the MTA. Mobility
service is not offered within three-quarters of a mile of Commuter Bus
or MARC Train routes.
Fare: The one-way cash fare on Mobility service is $1.85.
What other transportation services or programs are you using?
I attended a meeting last week of seniors who reported that the timeliness of MTA Mobility has been getting worse and worse. They complained about long waits and sometimes giving up and calling a taxi rather than being out in a bad neighborhood in the evening or because of excessive heat or cold. Is there some way of having passengers fill out evaluation forms that rate the service and can be either placed in a box in the vehicle or mailed in? It seems that some system of accountability is needed.
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