​Cap Metro (Free with UT ID)

•  All Cap Metro buses are mobility device accessible.

  • The bus driver will provide support with both getting in and out of the bus and securing the mobility device to the bus

• All rides on the buses are free with your UT ID card

• Use this trip planner to know which buses to take

  • https://www.capmetro.org/planner  

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MetroAccess (Free with UT ID)

• Metro has an accessible option for disabled people who cannot use the fixed route buses

  • https://www.capmetro.org/access 

  • The support they offer is “curbside” pick up and drop off, the driver can assist with pushing a manual wheelchair to help get in and out of a building, an aide and one companion are allowed on the bus as well

• Application

  • There is an application process that includes proof of disability and information from a doctor

  • (Link to copy of application) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JF5WAbc2U3qj5DCFyNUPdbk5BeN-O4Y0/view?usp=sharing 

 

Uber WAV (Costs $$)

• Uber has an option for wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV)

  • https://www.uber.com/blog/austin/uberaccess-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-in-austin/ 

• Instructions on how to request a WAV

  • UberWAV is available to anyone who needs it—just add it to the ride menu listed in your app by entering the code: UBERACCESSATX 

  • To apply the code in your Uber app, select ‘PAYMENT’ from the app menu. Scroll down, tap ‘Add Promo Code’, enter the code UBERACCESSATX, and tap ‘Apply’ 

  • Now you can request a ride with UberWAV. Just enter your destination and swipe the ride menu to view more options; you will find ‘WAV’ in the ‘More’ vehicle options field 

 

Yellow Cab Austin  (Costs $$)

• They offer mobility device accessible vehicles (similar to uber and lyft)

  • https://www.ztrip.com/book-a-ride/ 

• Instructions

  • Create an account using the link above

  • When booking a ride, selected the “wheelchair accessible vehicle” option

 

ETA Transportation  (Costs $$)

• Privately owner mobility device accessible transportation company

  • Specializes in NEMT (non-emergency medical transport) as well as EMT (emergency medical transport) 

• Instructions

  • Use this link to request a ride with over 24 hours in advance

    • https://etatransportationtx.com/request-a-trip/ 

  • For transportation requests within 24 hours, please call (737)272-8472 to receive an immediate quote

 

ATX Wheelchair Transport (Costs $$) 

• Privately owner mobility device accessible transportation company

  • Specializes in NEMT (non-emergency medical transport) as well as EMT (emergency medical transport) 

  • Will also provide a wheelchair if needed

• Instructions

  • Use this form to request a ride https://www.atxwheelchairtransport.com/trip-form 

  • Call 512-361-6067 to request a ride