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VetsRide is back! Any DC veteran making under $30,000 a year qualifies for this transport voucher program made possible by the partnership between Mayor Bowser's OVA, DC Dept of For-Hire Vehicles and Via!
APPLY IN PERSON AT THE MOVA OFFICES, M-F 9am - 5pm
CALL 202-724-5454 FOR MORE DETAILS
 Additionally, come on by the office and see our most excellent Christmas Tree! Happy Holidays from Mayor Bowser and the MOVA Team!
 DOES APPRENTICESHIPS FOR VETERANS
Information sessions occur Mondays at 2:00pm & Tuesdays at 2:30pm @ 4058 Minnesota Ave NE.
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Please call 202-698-5099 to learn more.
 Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) has launched a pilot program intended to increase the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) in service and support accessibility for residents and visitors to the District. Under the program, top-performing taxicab drivers with WAVs are issued a Union Station Fast Pass to allow for priority entry to the front of the popular taxi line at Union Station.
“In order to build a stronger, more connected DC, we need to ensure accessible and equitable transportation options for all of our residents and visitors,” said Mayor Bowser. “This innovative pilot program is one way we hope to increase the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles in service to ensure everyone can explore all that our city has to offer.”
Launched on October 28, 2019, the Union Station Fast Pass Pilot Program aims to reward drivers who transport passengers in WAVs, incentivize operators to increase the availability of WAV service, and provide additional income opportunities. Since the pilot program’s launch, drivers have provided 1,096 rides, translating to almost $2,100 for each participating driver in additional revenue.
During the six-month pilot, DFHV will monitor the program’s efficacy to evaluate the potential for expansion. Drivers of WAVs transport both accessibility-challenged and able-bodied passengers. Currently, 280 WAVs serve about 36,000 trips a month.
“We believe the Union Station Fast Pass Pilot Program will give top performing drivers easier and faster access at Union Station – which is the busiest pick up and drop off location in the District – as well as encourage taxi drivers to increase the number of WAV trips taken,” said DFHV Director David Do.
In developing the program, DFHV collaborated with Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to review the operations at Union Station. While Union Station Investco, LLC (USI) is responsible for on-site management, DFHV inspection officers are deployed at Union Station to assist with managing the traffic flow and with the new priority lane for Union Station Fast Pass users.
The Union Station Fast Pass Pilot Program is similar to the best practices undertaken in Chicago and San Francisco, which resulted in increased earnings for participating drivers and improved availability and service to passengers who use WAVs.
Complete details regarding the Union Station Fast Pass are available at dfhv.dc.gov/AI-2019-06.
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Mayor Muriel Bowser
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004
(202) 727-2643
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Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) is seeking diverse and passionate individuals to work in DC Government. Candidates must submit their resume and any additional eligibility materials. Please click here for more information and how to apply.
The D.C. Department of Employment Services is here to help veterans who need assistance finding employment. Check out their veterans services page to learn more about the veteran employment services DOES offers. Don't hesitate to reach out to them.
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Each month the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs compiles a list of vacant positions. If your government agency or
nonprofit organization in DC would like to promote employment, or
internship opportunities for D.C. Veterans please send an email message to
ova@dc.gov.
MOVA Veteran Claims Service
Since October 2019, MOVA's District Veterans Service Officer (Mr. Robert Pearson) has been completing and tracking VA claims for our 30,000+ DC veterans and their family members.
If you need assistance in filing a VA Disability Compensation Claim, VA Healthcare Enrollment, VA Non-Service Connected Pension Claim, or a VA Burial and Death Benefit Claim
Book an appointment by calling: 202-724-5454
DC DDS Vocational Rehab Screening
MOVA offers DC DDS Vocational Rehabilitation Screening every other Tuesday. This is focused towards veterans that are not eligible for Federal VA vocational rehab benefits.
The next clinic is Tuesday, December 10th (9am - 4pm).
Book an appointment by calling: 202-724-5454
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs Newsletter is distributed to over 7,700 subscribers every month. If you would like your event to be featured in our calendar, please submit the following details: what, when and where the event will take place. If available, please provide a link to direct readers to more online information. Please send all inquiries and posts to ova@dc.gov.
Director Elliot J. Tommingo
202-724-5454
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