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County explains bus‑ticket procedure for people leaving the area; small number of tickets issued in 2024–25
Summary
Department of Social Services staff described the process, eligibility and usage statistics for bus tickets the county provides to help people return to stable destinations; the county verified destinations and showed limited use and low overall cost.
Tompkins County Department of Social Services staff briefed the committee Sept. 3 on how the county issues bus tickets to people seeking to return to another community as an alternative to shelter or as part of an exit plan.
DSS staff said that obtaining a bus ticket follows the same eligibility and intake procedures as applying for emergency shelter, including verification of the proposed destination to ensure it is stable and supported. "To get a bus ticket through DSS, you're…
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