Rules of Riding

Last Updated on Thursday, 18 February 2010 09:24

NOTE: Any recipient's failure to abide by the following rules will result in trip denial.

The passenger:

• Must be identified by program eligibility
• Shall have proper identification
• Is not under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
• Shall abide by the signs in the vehicle (e.g. no smoking, no food, etc.)
• Shall wear a seat belt and children shall abide by child restraint seat belt requirements
• Shall not hold children in laps
• Is responsible for personal items
• Shall call 72 hours in advance for transport, if possible
• Shall cancel the trip as soon as possible but no less than 24 hours in advance
• Shall give all pertinent information needed to the transportation provider such as attendant requirements, special needs (e.g. wheelchair service)
• Riders that engage in violent, seriously disruptive or illegal conduct may lose their transportation privleges. Privileges may be removed with approval from the Cabinet and applicable state agency.
• Riders are limited to 3 packages maximum, and must be able to carry said packages.