Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC, dba zTrip; and A New Haven Transportation Services for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for Housing and Community Development through August 22, 2027 at a cost of $2,550,000 (210385). | Community Exchange
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC, dba zTrip; and A New Haven Transportation Services for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for Housing and Community Development through August 22, 2027 at a cost of $2,550,000 (210385).
Harris County seeks to renew non-emergency transportation contracts for RIDES, Medical Transportation, and ADA Paratransit through August 2027 for $2,550,000.
Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing a contract renewal with WHC HTX, LLC (dba zTrip) and A New Haven Transportation Services. These companies provide non-emergency transportation for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complementary Paratransit Program under Housing and Community Development. The renewal runs through August 22, 2027, at a cost of $2,550,000. The item was introduced on September 9, 2026.
Harris County pays $2.55 million to two companies to drive residents to medical appointments and provide ADA paratransit rides. Neighbors who use these programs or pay county taxes may want to know how this money is spent.
