Houston (February 25, 2007) – Thanks to Vote NOW Houston, transportation challenges will not keep voters from going to the polls in Houston. The mission of Vote NOW Houston, a non-partisan organization, is to increase voter participation in the 2008 primary and general election.
“The State of Texas is key to this year's presidential race,” said Robert Rugg, president of Yellow Cab. “To ensure that every voter has an opportunity to get to the polls, Vote NOW Houston is sponsoring free Yellow Cab rides (up to $25 round trip) to the voting booths.” Service will be available throughout early voting, primary voting day and the caucus.
“There are no screening criteria,” said Nikki Johnson of Vote NOW Houston, “the ride is for anyone who wants to take it, and based on the response we have been getting, it appears that people who don't need it aren't taking advantage of it.”
The rules of the program are simple:
· Reservations must be made through Yellow Cab's special ride-to-vote hotline at 713-428-5880
· Voters must- vote at the closest polling station to their residence.
· The total roundtrip fare including wait time must not exceed $25.00. Any amount in excess of $25.00 is the responsibility of the passenger. Free fare estimates are available at http://www.yellowcabhouston.com/mapquest/mapquest_ychouston.php
About Yellow Cab
Yellow Cab is Houston’s only computer dispatched taxi fleet. With more than 1,200 independent contractor-operated cabs in the Houston area, Yellow Cab’s taxi service is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. All cabs are equipped with digital cameras as well as Global Positioning Systems. For more information, visit www.yellowcabhouston.com.
