METRO is a sponsor of the M.A.P. program, which helps stranded motorists on Houston area freeways. Operated by METRO Police and Harris County Sheriff's Deputies, the uniquely marked M.A.P. trucks and vans are equipped to handle minor automotive emergencies such as overheating, flat tires and jump-starts.
Dial CALLMAP (713-225-5627) for Roadside Assistance
The Motorist Assistance Program (M.A.P.) is designed to help stranded motorists on most Houston area freeways. Since 1989, over 100,000 motorists have counted on M.A.P. to get them back on the road.
It's help!
The specially marked M.A.P. vehicles are equipped to handle minor automotive emergencies like overheating, flat tires and jump starts.
It's simple!
Just dial CALL-M.A.P. (713-225-5627) to report a stranded motorist. For Cingular customers, the call is free. Just dial *MAP (*627) from your Cingular phone.
It's safe!
Don't worry about who will assist you. M.A.P. vehicles are staffed with experienced uniformed METRO Police officers and Harris County Sheriff's Department deputies.
It's free!
The Motorist Assistance Program is offered 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, free-of-charge. (If services are required beyond those offered by M.A.P., they contact the provider of your choice at your expense.)
It's for you!
M.A.P. is jointly offered to you as a public service by the following:
- Metropolitan Transit Authority
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Harris County Sheriff's Department
- Houston Automobile Dealers Association
- Cingular Wireless Telephone Company
