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Catcheride network seeks $979,000 to expand veterans transportation and call‑center services

House Appropriations Committee (Michigan) · March 18, 2026
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Summary

The Catcheride mobility network asked the committee for $979,000 to expand rides for veterans across multiple counties, fund a seven‑day call center, pay providers for rides and support case management that coordinates complex appointment schedules.

Rep. Schmaltz introduced a request for $979,000 to expand Phoenix Mobility Rising’s Catcheride network, a mobility coordination model intended to give veterans reliable transportation to medical and behavioral‑health appointments across multiple counties.

Valerie Leler, founder and CEO of the Catcheride Network, told the committee that…

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