Mobility Programs
Mobility that works for you!
The COMET has mobility programs that can take you anywhere you want to go. Learn more about our mobility programs below.
The COMET has mobility programs that can take you anywhere you want to go. Learn more about our mobility programs below.
Pick Up Program (PUP)
How does it work?
The COMET Pick Up Program gives you a debit card to pay up to $100 a month in taxi or rideshare programs such as Uber or Lyft.
Is it for me?
This program is for people with disabilities and seniors 65 or older who meet the following:
After you complete the training and application, you are ready to start. The training can be done online, over the phone, or in person.
The COMET Pick Up Program gives you a debit card to pay up to $100 a month in taxi or rideshare programs such as Uber or Lyft.
Is it for me?
This program is for people with disabilities and seniors 65 or older who meet the following:
- Live outside The COMET service area.
- Live inside Richland or Lexington County.
- Live inside the Columbia Urbanized Area.
After you complete the training and application, you are ready to start. The training can be done online, over the phone, or in person.
Volunteer Transportation Reimbursement Program (V-TRIP)
How does it work?
V-TRIP lets riders get money back to pay the people in their life who drive them. If you have a friend from church, work, school, or the neighborhood who gives you a ride, this program may help cover gas. There is a monthly allowance of 150 miles.
Is it for me?
This program is for people with disabilities and seniors 65 or older who meet the following:
After you complete the training and application, you are ready to start. The training can be done online, over the phone, or in person.
V-TRIP lets riders get money back to pay the people in their life who drive them. If you have a friend from church, work, school, or the neighborhood who gives you a ride, this program may help cover gas. There is a monthly allowance of 150 miles.
Is it for me?
This program is for people with disabilities and seniors 65 or older who meet the following:
- Live outside The COMET service area.
- Live inside Richland or Lexington County.
- Live inside the Columbia Urbanized Area.
After you complete the training and application, you are ready to start. The training can be done online, over the phone, or in person.
Service Area Map
The Blue dotted area is The COMET Service Area. Trips cannot originate or end in this area.
The Beige Shaded area is the Columbia Urbanized Area. Trips must start or end in this zone.
Area inside the black outlines – Richand and Lexington counties.
Learn More About V-TRIP and PUP
You can call 803-779-5121 x126 (TTY/TDD: 711), or email [email protected] to schedule a visit at The COMET, 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 and ask to speak with Ali Ruegamer.
An application and determination of eligibility will be required to use the V-TRIP and PUP programs. If you already have a DART ADA ID Card or a The COMET Half Fare ID Card, you will be automatically eligible for this program upon submission of a program application for V-TRIP or PUP.
Looking for all transportation options in one place?
Check out our Mobility Guide for travel available in the Central Midlands.
An application and determination of eligibility will be required to use the V-TRIP and PUP programs. If you already have a DART ADA ID Card or a The COMET Half Fare ID Card, you will be automatically eligible for this program upon submission of a program application for V-TRIP or PUP.
Looking for all transportation options in one place?
Check out our Mobility Guide for travel available in the Central Midlands.
