The City of Amarillo (COA), in partnership with Amarillo City Transit (ACT) and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), is launching the Amarillo Ride-Share Voucher Pilot Program designed to help eligible residents access essential services safely, affordably and reliably.
The Amarillo Ride-Share Voucher Pilot Program is a voucher-based transportation pilot program that provides curb-to-curb rides within city limits for non-emergency needs such as medical appointments, pharmacy visits, grocery shopping, employment-related trips and access to social services. The six-month program begins February 16. Riders pay $1 per trip.
“Amarillo City Transit welcomes this opportunity to provide needed transportation in Amarillo,” said ACT Director Chris Quigley. “This is really a unique and beneficial program that helps serve the community in many ways.”
Residents must complete an eligibility intake and screening process. Call Amarillo City Transit (ACT) at (806) 378-6919 on Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ACT staff will review eligibility and enroll approved participants.Approved riders may schedule trips using subsidized vouchers.All rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Residents may also receive in-person assistance by visiting the Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Station at 509 S Bowie St. Participants may have six subsidized trips per person per week for non-emergency purposes. Other essential trips may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Service is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eligibility requirements for Amarillo residents are age 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, clients referred by medical providers, social service agencies and/or workforce centers and women with dependent children, referred through Region 16’s Head Start Program.
For more information, go to: www.amarillo.gov/rideshare-voucher-program/