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Georgetown council approves rideshare voucher contract with Tripp Consulting LLC
Summary
City council approved a contract with Tripp Consulting LLC to launch a rideshare voucher program using the Uber platform; staff expects a roughly two‑month setup and a six‑month checkpoint to report early usage and costs. The program will operate alongside the city—s existing CARTS paratransit contract and include unlimited ADA/wave trips.
The Georgetown City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with Tripp Consulting LLC to launch a rideshare voucher program that will use the existing Uber app to distribute vouchers for eligible riders.
City staff told the council the program could take about two months to go live and staff will return about six months after launch with a progress report on trip volumes, costs and any needed changes. "It'll be kind of an add on to the already Uber app. So if you already have that app, you won't have to download an app to access the voucher," the staff presenter said.
Why it matters: Councilmembers framed the program as an extension of the city—s transportation options and…
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