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50/50 Taxicab Program - Village of Hillside - Village Hall

425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL 60162

Eligibility

* Restricted to Hillside residents * Restricted to seniors age 60+ or veterans

Hours

Mon 7:00am - 5:00pm Tue 7:00am - 5:00pm Wed 7:00am - 5:00pm Thu 7:00am - 5:00pm Fri 7:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm

Languages

English

Application process

Visit Hillsdale Village Hall to enroll in the program, once enrolled, the Village will issue a permanent taxicab I.D. card to purchase 50/50 taxicab coupons. Coupons can only be purchased at the Village Hall during regular business hours. American Taxi (847-255-9614) and Blue Cab (708-583-6900) are the only taxi cab companies that accept the 50/50 coupons

Fees

Self-pay; Coupons are sold in $10.00 booklets (residents pay $5.00 and the Village of Hillside pays the remaining $5.00); Veterans receive coupons for free

Service area

Hillside, IL

Description

Village of Hillsdale offers its senior residents a 50/50 taxicab reimbursement program. Unlike other village government bus or taxi programs that limit travel to within the village limits, Hillside's program allows residents to travel anywhere in Chicago and the suburbs. Coupons can pay for the entire fare, including the tip; or residents can use the coupons for the fare and tip the driver in cash. The coupon allows residents to bring up to three friends of any age on their trip at no additional cost.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/16/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

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Providing organization

Village of Hillside

Village of Hillside provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.