Access Living friends and allies,
Risk to TAP/RAP Program: As many of you know, Pace runs two important transportation voucher programs: the Taxi Access Program (TAP) and the Rideshare Access Program (RAP). These programs allow people who qualify for Pace paratransit service to use vouchers to travel on taxis or rideshare instead. Many customers rely on the flexibility of using taxis or rideshare as an on-demand option that doesn’t require booking a day in advance. Allowing for spur of the moment trips that riders who can consistently use fixed route transit, and do not rely on traditional paratransit, take for granted. Right now, funding for these voucher programs may be at risk. State legislators need to hear from you today! Tell them to protect the availability of transportation options for people with disabilities under RAP and TAP.