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County committee approves immediate driver-transportation budget change amid veterans shuttle, CDL and safety concerns
Summary
Committee approved a budget transfer for driver transportation after members discussed a recent bus accident, the county——veterans shuttle—fleet, CDL training needs, and wheelchair-lift requirements for veteran riders.
The county government committee approved a budget adjustment to provide immediate aid for driver transportation after members discussed recent problems with the veterans shuttle, driver staffing and vehicle safety.
Committee members voted to move the driver-transportation budget into effect immediately, with one member calling for the change and another seconding it; the chair confirmed the vote by asking, "All in favor? Aye. Both. Okay." The vote followed detailed remarks about the veteran transportation program, vehicle condition and staffing needs.
The discussion described the veterans program's current fleet as a bus and a minivan, and said the county would like to avoid requiring commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) where…
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