Title
Consider/Discuss/Act Revision To Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and Guest Fare Policy
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements Within The City of Mckinney)
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Anthony V. Cao, Transit Administrator
ITEM SUMMARY:
- Currently, any PCA or guest that wishes to ride with a qualified Collin County Transit participant must pay an additional $2 each trip using cash or credit card. PCA and guest charges cannot be paid using the taxi voucher debit card.
- Staff has identified two options regarding this policy change:
1. No change. Keep the program how it is; or
2. $2 fare for individuals under 17 can be charged to the taxi voucher debit card / individuals age 17+ must pay using cash or different credit card
• This policy change would affect the entire program which includes Elderly, Disabled, and the Low-Income pilot program
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
- Taxi fares for the North Texas region are established and regulated by three main entities: the DFW Airport, the City of Dallas, and the City of Fort Worth.
- $2 PCA/guest fare is consistent with similar programs in the area.
- Per Irving Holdings’ policy, individuals must be 17 or older to ride by themselves.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: If Option 2 is approved, $2 PCA/Guest fare: Rider: $.50 / Grant: $1.50