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FACT

The Transportation Disadvantaged
Program is a coordinated statewide

effort which groups riders together for a shared ride
service. Transportation services are available in all 67

Florida counties for those who are eligible and have
no access to transportation.

Public Transit: Tips on How to Use Transportation
Options booklet from the Safe Mobility for Life Resource
Center contains more detailed information. To order a CHAPTER 3
free copy, go to the Statewide Resources in Chapter 5.

Ridesourcing as a Transportation Option

Ridesourcing is the term used when referring to taxi
companies and transportation network companies (TNC)
such as Uber and Lyft. Answer the questions below to
see if either would be a possible transportation option
for you to get around your community.

▶ Are there any TNC companies like Uber, Lyft, or a taxi
company in your community?

» Most TNC’s require you to sign up and provide a
method of payment before using the service. Most
people access the service via a mobile app on their
cell phone.

» You must have a cell phone that can get texts
and calls.

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