HT Ride is a specialized transportation service
for individuals who cannot ride fixed route buses. HT Ride consists
of two service components: General Services and
ADA Services.
General
Services
HT Ride provides shared
ride transportation to medical appointments, senior centers and
employment (on a limited basis) to eligible Howard County residents
who
- have a disability,
- are age 60 and over
Service is provided
to and from locations in Howard County with limited service available
to medical centers in Baltimore.
Eligibility
All individuals must complete an application and must be certified
before using the service. For information contact Customer Service
at 1-800-270-9553 or you may contact the following agencies directly.
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Individuals
age 60 and over
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Office
on Aging
(410) 313-5980
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Individuals
with disabilities
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Howard
County Disability Services
(410) 313-6402
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Service
Hours
Monday through Friday primarily 9AM-3PM. Riders must
schedule trips at least 48 hours in
advance.
Fares
- $2.50 each
way
- Reduced fares
may be available for eligible individuals with limited income.
Call 1-800-270-9553 for more
information.
ADA
Services
HT Ride provides general
purpose shared ride service to individuals with disabilities who
are eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Service
is limited to areas that are within 3/4 of a mile of Howard Transit
fixed route service.
Eligibility
(The ADA Application requires Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view. Click
here to download the Reader.)
All individuals must complete an ADA
Application (.pdf format 38k) which requires certification
by a physician/health care professional.
ADA service information and eligibility
- 1-800-270-9553
Service
Hours
Service hours are the same
as the Howard Transit fixed route buses. Riders must schedule trips
at least one day in advance.
Fares
- $2.50 each way
- Reduced fares may be available for eligible
individuals with limited income. Call 1-800-270-9553
for more information.
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