Volunteer driver program seeks recruits as insurance issues limit participation
Sep 24, 2026
Staff reported 49 volunteer-driver trips from January–August, with three drivers reliable countywide and four limited to local trips; Olson said an ad will run to recruit more drivers and noted insurers are dropping volunteer drivers statewide.
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Trista Olson provided a volunteer-driver update, saying the program recorded 49 volunteer-driver trips from January through August and that referrals routed by 'Bart' are functioning. Olson said three volunteer drivers are reliable and flexible to take on additional trips while four others limit driving to their own communities, creating gaps when riders request service.
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