Description:

Provides transportation services for the following:

Ride Lake County Transportation Service:
Offers shared ride curb-to-curb service to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Destinations include non-emergency medical appointments and personal errands. Contact Pace Call Center for more details

Taxi-cab coupons:
Offers taxicab discounts to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Coupons are only used with American Taxi Company. Coupons are sold in $15 increments and limited to $75 per household, per month.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify the Township residency of clients prior to contacting the Township for services. Click the link below and enter the addresses of the clients in the magnifying glass:
https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/

Eligibility:

- Must be 60+ years of age or older or have a disability for Ride Lake services.
- Must be residents of Vernon Township only.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Ride Lake County fees:
- 0 to 5 mi - $2.00
- 5 to 10 mi - $4.00
- over 10 mi - $6.00

Taxi fees:
- Fees vary - Half price with coupons.

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment. Requires one day advance reservations.

Documents required:
- Proof of residency
- Photo ID

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

December 1, 2022

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