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Mayor highlights 4,326 Arrowhead Transit rides in February; app and volunteer program noted
Summary
During the mayor’s report, officials said Arrowhead Transit provided 4,326 rides in Pine County in February, discussed a new scheduling app similar to ride-hailing services, and asked for volunteer drivers for medical transports with mileage reimbursement.
In the mayor’s report, the mayor and Council member Marcy summarized Arrowhead Transit ridership and service developments. They said Arrowhead Transit provided 4,326 rides in Pine County during February and noted that ridership remains below 2019 levels, mirroring nationwide patterns since COVID.
Officials described a new Arrowhead Transit app that will let riders schedule and select trips on a phone, similar to ride-hailing platforms. Council members also said the agency is expanding dial‑a‑ride services and is seeking volunteers to provide medical-transport assistance; volunteers receive mileage reimbursement.
Why it matters: public transit connects residents to jobs, medical care and education; greater volunteer and app-enabled access can improve mobility for seniors and others who rely on dial‑a‑ride services.
Next steps: Interested residents were told to contact the city or Arrowhead Transit for volunteer information; no city funding or policy changes were recorded.
