SiLVERS
St. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors
St. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors
EV Shuttles for Seniors and Youth in Missouri
The St. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors (SiLVERS) Project sought to increase electric vehicle adoption and reduce transportation-related operating expenses for social service agencies in low-income communities.
SiLVERS provided electric vehicles and charging stations to the Northside Youth and Senior Service Center (NYSSC) and City Seniors Inc. (CSI) to provide non-emergency rides to elders and distribute food to homebound seniors in North and South St. Louis.
“SILVERS places Northside at the forefront of demonstrating the technology and benefits of vehicle electrification in our community. The benefits will be a huge boost to our bottom line by saving on fuel and maintenance costs for our fleet.” – Leon Threat, Executive Director, NYSSC
This program served historically underserved communities with cutting-edge technology to offset fossil fuel-powered trips, furthering the City’s sustainability goals. SiLVERS formally ended on March 31, 2024. However, both local organizations were able to purchase the vehicles and continue providing the same service.
Requesting a Ride
Senior citizens (aged 60+) interested in receiving rides for medical appointments, shopping trips, social activities, or more can schedule appointments:
- On the Northside, call Northside Youth and Senior Services at (314) 652-9946.
- On the Southside, call City Seniors, Inc. at (314) 352-0141.
Templates and Resources
Project Templates:
- Metrics Tracking Template
- Contractor Agreement Template
- EVSE Host Site Agreement Template
- RFP for EVSE Installer Template
- RFP for Charging Services Provider Template