🚨 New as of September 1, 2025: Discounted Ride Club
In response to increasing demand — and the absence of public transportation support in many communities — Common Courtesy has launched a new Discounted Ride Club model that provides direct ride fare reductions for eligible individuals.
We’ve partnered with private donors to cover part of the ride cost — because if cities and counties won’t fund critical mobility, we will.
With the Discounted Ride Club, riders now receive:
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$5 off the cost of every ride (up to $10 trips)
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No fees for dispatch assistance through our TLCs
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Simple monthly billing via a secure card on file
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All the benefits of our trusted Uber and Lyft integration — without the tech hassle
This change reduces barriers for people trying to access food, healthcare, housing, and essential quality-of-life services.
What is Ride Club?
Ride Club is Common Courtesy’s flagship rider program — designed to provide low-cost, reliable rides for people who cannot or should not drive, due to age, health, disability, or limited access to public transit.
We’ve built a human-centered, data-backed system that supports:
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Seniors and veterans
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Medically fragile individuals
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People exiting homelessness or incarceration
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Low-income residents of underserved areas
Rides are arranged using Uber & Lyft, with live support from our dispatchers (TLCs). No apps. No downloads. No complicated tech. Just a phone call and a working mobile number.
Over the last 8 years, we’ve delivered more than 950,000 rides — safely and reliably — to hospitals, clinics, senior centers, shelters, grocery stores, pharmacies, and more.
How the New Ride Club Works
Step 1: Register
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New riders pay a one-time, lifetime fee of $25
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Already registered with another CCR program? Join Ride Club for just $10
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All riders must have a working mobile phone (no smartphone required)
Each rider receives:
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A unique Rider ID
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A Welcome Packet with ride instructions and dispatch info
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Eligibility for the $5-per-trip discount
Step 2: Schedule a Ride
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Call our toll-free message center to schedule your trip
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Leave your name, rider ID, date/time, pickup, and destination
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Use the provided script in your Welcome Packet for clarity
Step 3: Receive Confirmation
Our Travel Logistics Coordinator (TLC) will:
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Confirm your ride by phone or text
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Send you the driver’s name, car type, and license plate number
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Follow up as needed to coordinate any changes
Step 4: Ride
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Drivers typically arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled pickup time
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No cash exchanges — fares are charged to your card on file monthly
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Your $5 discount is automatically applied
Step 5: Return Trip
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Call again or coordinate in advance for a round-trip
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Notify dispatch if your plans change — we’ll help reschedule
What You Pay
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You pay only the actual Uber/Lyft fare, minus $5 per ride
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No extra charges for using our TLC dispatchers
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No app, no tech, no login — just phone access
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You are billed once per month, automatically, through a securely held credit card
Example: If your ride costs $8.00, you only pay $3.00.
If your ride is $12, you pay $7.00.
Where We Serve
Ride Club currently supports riders across Georgia and expanding regions through our partner networks and chapter programs.
We actively coordinate with:
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Fulton County Senior Services
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Clayton County Government
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ClinCloud Clinical Research (Florida)
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Duluth Co-op and housing organizations
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Veterans groups, shelters, and food access nonprofits
Each region may have additional funding partners who can fully subsidize your fare — ask us if you qualify.
For Donors & Sponsors: Your Impact Starts Here
If your city won’t fund essential rides, you can.
Through our Community Assistance Program (CAP) and now the Discounted Ride Club, we invite:
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Foundations
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Local businesses
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Faith organizations
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Individual donors
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Healthcare providers
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Municipal partners
…to cover ride costs for real people, in real time. We provide full transparency and quantitative ride reports to verify your impact.
Contact rideclub@ccrides.org to become a sponsor, fund a population, or launch a new chapter in your area.
Why Ride Club Works
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Powered by Uber & Lyft — no vehicles or drivers to manage
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Backed by human dispatchers for real-time help
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Simple for riders with no tech experience
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Designed for medical and social access, not just convenience
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Transparent ride logs and data for partners and donors
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Fully compliant with HIPAA and senior care standards
Join us. Support us. Ride with us.
Because everyone deserves a way to get there.
Get Started Today
Whether you’re signing up for yourself, your parent, or a client, we’ll make the process easy.
📩 Email: rideclub@ccrides.org
📞 Phone: 678-809-2521