Houston's Free Service for Stranded Motorists: The MAP Program

The Motorist Assistance Program (MAP)

• 🚨 The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is highlighting the Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) due to an increase in deadly crashes involving disabled vehicles.
• 💡 MAP is a free service designed to help drivers stranded on busy freeways get off the road quickly and safely.
• 🛠️ Services offered include bringing gas, jump-starting cars, and assisting with tire changes.

Program Operations and Reach

• 🚛 MAP trucks are specially equipped, including features to physically push vehicles off the freeway if necessary.
• ⚡ The program helps expedite services like jump-starts by using specialized equipment that doesn't require opening the hood.
• 📈 In 2024, MAP assisted over 28,000 drivers, with more than 3,700 helped so far this year.

Additional Services and Resources

• 🚗 For vehicles that cannot be restarted or repaired safely on the roadside, the Tow and Go service is available.
• 📱 Drivers can request a Tow and Go service by downloading the Houston TranStar app and using the designated icon.
• 🌐 Direct contact numbers for both MAP and Tow and Go are available on the KHOU.com website.