With financial assistance from CHI St. Anthony Hospital, the City of Pendleton provides free taxi service for any person who needs prompt medical attention but does not require the specialized care and immediate response of an ambulance. The individual may call the taxi company direct at 541-276-8294 for a free ride to Urgent Care or emergency room, during operation hours of 5 am to 10 pm – 7 days a week. If a doctor needs to see a patient immediately for a non-routine emergency call, the doctor’s office can call to schedule a free ride for the patient to the doctor’s office and back.