Private microtransit operator pitches NEMT and local service; board asks for ridership and cost data
Kimberly Wingate of Wilmington Regional Transit proposed opening microtransit and non-emergency medical transportation in Stafford, seeking funding or partnership; board members requested a detailed packet with ridership projections, operating costs and service models for evaluation.
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Kimberly Wingate, owner/operator of Wilmington Regional Transit, presented a proposal to establish local microtransit and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in Stafford and nearby cities, saying the operator emphasizes CDL drivers, FBI fingerprint checks and rapid backup vehicles for breakdowns. Wingate said some funding avenues may require nonprofit status and that she would need local funding or partnership to launch service.
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