Transportation Programs
Applications
The City Clerk’s Office is a registration center for three senior transportation programs and two transportation programs for disabled residents. Applications for all programs are available in person Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at:
City Clerk’s Office
209 N. York St.
Elmhurst, IL
City of Elmhurst Reduced Fare Taxi Program
The Elmhurst Taxi Program allows Elmhurst seniors (65+) and disabled residents to travel anywhere within the City limits for $1.40 each way. There is a limit of 20 one-way trips per month. Elmhurst Taxi Cards are issued in the City Clerk's Office and given to applicants immediately. Cards expire every four years on September 1. The Elmhurst Taxi Program is applicable with all licensed taxi companies in Elmhurst. Applicants must apply in person.
The taxi companies licensed in the City of Elmhurst are:
303 Taxi - (630) 368-0303
American Taxi - (630) 920-9480
Universal Taxi - (630) 617-5400
DuPage County Pilot II Reduced-Fare Taxi Program
The Pilot II Taxi Program is a coupon-based program that allows seniors (65+) and disabled residents to travel anywhere in DuPage County by taxi at half price. Qualified applicants may apply in the City Clerk’s Office. A recent color, passport-style photograph must be submitted with the application. Photos may be taken at City Hall for a $5 charge. Applicants will be mailed their Pilot II cards directly from the DuPage County Health and Human Services Department in approximately two to three weeks.
Coupons
Cardholders may purchase coupons at the City Clerk’s Office. Coupons cost $2.50 each and have a face value of $5 when used towards payment in a cab. Cards do not expire. Taxis for the Pilot II program vary and cardholders are sent a booklet from DuPage County informing them of their taxi choices and program regulations. Current Pilot II taxi choices include 303 Taxi and Universal Taxi.
Seniors Ride Free RTA / Pace / Metra Program
The Seniors Ride Free RTA / Pace / Metra Program provides free travel anywhere within the six county region that the RTA services. In order to sign up, eligible persons need to provide one of the following: Driver’s License, State ID, Passport, or U.S. Immigration Alien Registration Card. A recent color, passport-style photograph must also be submitted with the application. Photos may be taken at City Hall for a $5 charge. Applicants will be mailed their Seniors Ride Free Card directly from the RTA in approximately four weeks.
Township Programs
Both Addison Township and York Township offer reduced fare transportation programs for residents who live within their boundaries. For more information on those programs offered at the Township level contact the appropriate Township:
Residents who live north of North Avenue - Addison Township: (630) 530-8161
Residents who live south of North Avenue - York Township: (630) 620-2413