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Fulton County details senior‑transportation usage as board renews contracts; officials hear calls for easier booking
Summary
County staff told commissioners that over 186,000 trips were provided to seniors year‑to‑date and that two transportation contracts were renewed. Commissioners and speakers urged easier digital booking options and better cross‑agency coordination with MARTA and local senior centers.
Fulton County presented its senior‑transportation report at the Oct. 1 Board of Commissioners meeting and secured approvals to renew two contracts that deliver rides and demand‑response service for residents age 60 and older.
Lede: The Department of Senior Services told commissioners the county logged more than 186,000 senior trips so far this year and that an average of 3,200 seniors use transportation each month; the board then renewed related contracts for up to $3.13 million (Common Courtesy/Breeze network) and $7.63 million (Transdev) across the county’s senior programming.
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