Posted by: Have you ever driven to a Tri-Rail station only to find there were no open parking spots? That is the dread of many South Florida commuters. Finally, there is a new solution, and it’s free.
Now, Tri-Rail gets you there “all the way.”
Whether you are commuting to work, going shopping, catching a flight, visiting a museum, attending an event or just meeting up with friends, remember that traveling by train to your destination can be a safer, greener and more comfortable option. Learn how to get free connecting rides to and from select stations through its Ride Partner Service.
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Uber riders
You will need to download the vouchers into your personal Uber account, where they will then appear in Uber Wallet.
Broward County
Passengers requesting a Yellow Cab, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, must contact Yellow Cab at (954) 777-7777 and specify a Tri-Rail connection to have the trip payment covered.
Palm Beach County
Passengers requesting a Metro Taxi, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, must contact Metro Taxi at (561) 444-9999 and specify a Tri-Rail connection to have the trip payment covered.
All taxi rides should be scheduled at least 30-minutes ahead of time and may be scheduled in advance for future days.
Cypress Creek Station passengers can download the Ride Freebee app for the on-demand electric shuttle service. If you do not have a smartphone, call 855-918-3733.
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Shuttle Bus riders can get complimentary connection service for Tri-Rail passengers days a week.
Free Uber and Taxi rides are available from the following Tri-Rail stations:
- West Palm Beach
- Lake Worth
- Boca Raton
- Deerfield Beach
- Pompano Beach
- Cypress Creek
- Fort Lauderdale
- Sheridan Street
- Golden Glades (coming soon)
- Miami Airport (coming soon)
Other complimentary Tri-Rail Shuttles may be available at the following stations:
- West Palm Beach Station
- Boca Raton Station
- Pompano Beach Station
- Fort Lauderdale Station
- Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
- Hollywood Station
- Opa-locka Station
- Metrorail Transfer Station
- Hialeah Market Station
- Miami Airport Station
Save money and plan your trip ahead. Call 1-800-Tri-Rail or visit Tri-Rail.com for more details, availability and schedules.
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