Tri-Rail now offers $5 subsidy on Uber / taxi services at Palm Beach, Broward stations

Mike Diamond, Palm Beach Post
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Tri-Rail is now offering a $5 subsidy on Uber and taxi services at all of its train stations in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

The subsidy, available during Tri-Rail operating hours, is designed to make it easier for patrons to get to and from their destinations, according to spokesman Victor Garcia. A new Tri-Rail Uber voucher is available for download to be used during the Uber ride payment process.

The subsidy had been as much as $15 at certain stations but Garcia said the Tri-Rail board opted to lower the subsidy but make it available at the 13 stations between Mangonia and Hollywood.

The southbound Tri-Rail train departs from the Delray Beach Tri-Rail station on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Delray Beach, Fla.
The southbound Tri-Rail train departs from the Delray Beach Tri-Rail station on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Delray Beach, Fla.

A link can be used to download the $5 Tri-Rail Uber voucher. A $5 credit on taxi services for trips originating in Broward County is available by calling Yellow Cab of Broward at 954-777-7777, and for trips starting in Palm Beach County by calling Metro Taxi/Yellow Cab at 561-777-7777, and asking for the Tri-Rail credit when scheduling a ride.

Tri-Rail will continue to offer a $15 subsidy to cover Uber or taxi rides between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and complimentary shuttles at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Its trains connect directly to Miami International Airport (MIA).

For more information, visit the Tri Rail web site at tri-rail.com.

Tri-Rail has extended its subsidies for taxi and Uber use on all of its stations in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Tri-Rail has extended its subsidies for taxi and Uber use on all of its stations in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

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Ride Partner services are currently unavailable for train stations in Miami-Dade County but Tri-Rail reported that it is hopeful that it will be able to provide subsidies there as well in the near future.

Tri-Rail reported on its web page that more than 14,000 patrons traveled on its trains on Sept. 6, the first time that milestone has been reached in 3 ½ years. Ridership has been steadily increasing, averaging over 13,000 weekday and 6,500 weekend passengers during the first three months of the year, a 25% increase over the same time period in 2022.

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Meanwhile, the agency's long-awaited $70 million project to bring Tri-Rail into downtown Miami is expected to occur early next year. The agency has been operating test runs on the eight miles of track that connects Tri-Rail with the Brightline station in downtown Miami.

Mike Diamond is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He covers Palm Beach County government and transportation. You can reach him at mdiamond@pbpost.com. Help support local journalism. Subscribe today

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