Resident urges ViaTrans routing changes after military base access restriction
A resident told the court that share‑ride ViaTrans vans were being turned away from military installations if passengers lacked military IDs following policy changes tied to international conflict. She asked county and transit officials to adjust routing rules to ensure riders with required credentials are not stranded.
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During citizens to be heard, Willie Mae Clay addressed the court about service disruptions affecting riders who use ViaTrans to reach military installations. Clay said that since February 28 the arrangement allowing shared‑ride vans to enter bases changed: drivers were turning vehicles away if any passenger lacked a military ID.
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