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Union County Transportation outlines eligibility, ridership and funding for Monroe-area trips
Summary
Teresa Torres, director of Union County Transportation, briefed council members on ridership patterns originating in Monroe, service eligibility, funding sources and scheduling rules including a required 48-hour booking window for most trips.
Union County Transportation Director Teresa Torres told the Monroe City Council on Oct. 14 that the county system provides no-cost rides to registered Union County residents, with a service model that prioritizes medical trips and requires most trips to be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
Torres said anyone who registers with the county can use the service; children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian, while those 16 and older may ride alone. Registration is web- or phone-based and includes demographic questions to identify…
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