Request for Applications for 2023 MyRides Transportation Program

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (“DFHV”) is seeking an approved Digital Taxi Solution (“DTS”) provider or a business partnership of a DTS and Taxicab Company Operating Authority providers as a single entity (hereinafter “Awardee” or “Applicant”) to provide transportation service supporting the Department of Behavioral Health’s MyRides program.

Donor Name: Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV)

State: District of Columbia

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/19/2022

Grant Duration: 1 year

Details:

The purpose of this project is to remove transportation as a barrier for people seeking to access treatment services for opioid use disorder (“OUD”). Individuals with OUD may be ready for treatment but do not have the time, resources, or energy to travel via public transportation. This project will allow individuals to request transportation to treatment facilities as soon as they are ready, wherever they are in the District.

This program will focus on connecting residents with their initial service appointments, which has been shown to improve treatment outcomes. Providers are expected to offer curb-to-curb service, with up to two pickups (one for the passenger and one for an escort) to a list of pre-determined sites.

The program will emphasize coordination between several parties, such as: DFHV and DBH staff, health care and support services providers and escort aides (when required). The program will provide both on-demand and pre-booked transportation services, that is available through multiple booking modes.

Grant Duration

Period of Awards – The performance period will begin October 1, 2022 and end on September 30, 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

The District requires all grant recipients to meet the requirements listed below.