Senior Scrip Program

The Senior Scrip Program is a Measure C funded program that provides alternative, reliable and affordable transportation to Fresno County residents who are 70 years of age and older. Eligible seniors receive a 75% discount on taxi, Lyft and Uber fares by purchasing scrip in advance. Scrip availability is limited.

In 2018, new ridership increased by 531, bringing the total annual ridership to 1,564 seniors.

Participants simply obtain and submit an eligibility application. Once approved, they can purchase up to (10) booklets of scrip each month for $50 ($200 value). That’s a 75% discount! Scrips work just like coupons and can be used from selected locations.

Scrip can then be used like cash to pay for taxi, Uber, or Lyft fares. (Not all taxi companies accept Senior Scrip. See below for a list of qualified taxi companies.)

Senior Scrip can be used at any time, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week when needed. Senior Scrip booklets can be purchased at select FAX locations, Clovis City Hall, Firebaugh City Hall, Parlier City Hall, select Senior Centers and Fresno COG (FCOG only accepts mail orders). For more information, click the  “Where can I obtain an application and purchase Senior Scrip?” tab at left.

To qualify, you must be a Fresno County resident who is at least 70 years old. Proof of eligibility is required by providing a copy of a California Drivers License, California DMV issued Identification Card or Medicare Card. You must first complete and submit the eligibility forms. All necessary documents can be obtained at select locations only (see below) or on the web at www.fresnocog.org.

Scrip cannot be given or sold to someone else. It is non-transferable, non-negotiable, and non-replaceable. Scrip can only be used to pay for your taxi, Uber, or Lyft services. Scrip cannot be used to tip the driver. Please tip using cash. Users are responsible for scheduling, changing, and canceling trip reservations. Be sure to let the dispatcher know that you will be paying with Senior Scrip when you call to schedule a pick-up. Fresno COG reserves the right to limit scrip sales based on scrip availability.

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS & PHONE HOURS
Clovis City Hall 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
559-324-2000
8:00am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri
Clovis Senior Center 850 Fourth Street, Clovis
559-324-2750
TTY 559-324-2753
8:00am – 5:00pm  Mon-Fri
Fresno Area Express Manchester Transit Center
3590 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno
559-621-7433
8:00am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri
Reedley Community Center 100 N. East Avenue, Reedley
559-637-4203
8:00am – 5:00pm  Mon-Fri
Sanger City Hall 1700 7th Street, Sanger
559-876-6300 Option 1
8:00am – 5:00pm  Mon-Fri
MAIL ORDERS AVAILABLE:
Fresno COG 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201 Fresno, CA 93721
559-233-4148 X216

Call 559-233-4148 during regular business hours. To download brochures and application forms, visit us on the web at www.fresnocog.org

Download Forms

Click on the orange buttons below to download the Senior Scrip Application, Scrip Order Form, & FAQ Sheet in English.

Our Spanish forms are temporarily unavailable as we update our program to include Uber and Lyft services. We’ll have them ready as soon as possible. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience.

Uber and Lift Logos

NOW AVAILABLE!

After a successful pilot program launched last year, the Measure C Senior Scrip Program joined with the GoGoGrandparent organization to provide enrolled Measure C Senior Scrip users access to Lyft and Uber ride services by dialing a single telephone number. Seniors do not need to own or use a smartphone to order or monitor their rides. For more information call (559) 441-7433.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SENIOR SCRIP USERS AND THEIR PROXIES:

If you chose to use paper scrip, the following list of taxi companies are current providers that you can call for qualifying rides within the Senior Scrip Program:

SERVICE PROVIDER PHONE NUMBER SERVICE AREA
A+ TAXI
English, Punjabi and Hindi Translations available
559-433-9111 Fresno/Clovis
ALPHA CAB
English, Punjabi and Hindi Translations available
559-433-9111Fresno/Clovis
CHECKER CAB 559-237-7007 Fresno/Clovis
FRESNO EOC TAXI
Trips must be scheduled 48 hours in advance
Features wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles
English, Spanish and Hmong Translations available
559-263-8099 Fresno/Clovis
SIERRA VISTA CAB
English and Spanish Translations available
559-222-5555 Fresno/Clovis
TAXI ROSA
English and Spanish Translations available
559-477-3444 Fresno/Clovis
AMERICAN EAGLE TAXI559-856-4944 Sanger/Selma/Kingsburg
GREEN POINT TAXI 559-638-8595 Reedley