The county is renewing one-year contracts with two transportation providers — WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip ($1,400,000) and GBJ Inc dba ECHO AFC Transportation ($4,400,000) — for fixed route, paratransit, on-demand, and non-emergency medical transit services for the Housing and Community Development Department.
What it means for you
Residents who rely on county-provided transit services, including paratransit and non-emergency medical rides, will continue to receive those services through these two vendors for another year.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
4–0, per the official record.