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Essex County expands senior ride options with Montclair partnership and rides on Uber/Lyft
Summary
The county approved an interlocal agreement with Montclair to expand a TNC (Uber/Lyft) program for seniors, funded in part by a $175,000 grant from Montclair; county director Michael Viera said Montclair recorded 42,000 trips in 2023 and the county operates roughly 100,000 trips annually.
Essex County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the township of Montclair to deliver senior rides using transportation‑network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft.
Michael Viera, director of Special Transportation Services, told the board that Montclair increased its contribution to $175,000 for two years because the program…
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