Montgomery County program to transport seniors hits snags

Published May 29, 2013 4:00am ET



A Montgomery County program to transport seniors and people with disabilities is being scammed by taxi drivers after switching to a new electronic system, county officials say.

The county’s “Call-N-Ride” program gives people older than 67 and adults with disabilities discounted rides in county-approved taxis. People with lower income receive bigger discounts. The program previously used paper coupons but switched to a new electronic “debit card” system in April.

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