Board approves permanent part-time Friendly Rider driver to cover summer service
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Transit Director Randy Jahnke received approval to hire a permanent part-time Friendly Rider driver (20–40 hours/week) to cover summer routes and a colleague's approved leave; board noted the service is self-sustaining and not funded by county levy dollars.
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Transit Director Randy Jahnke told the board the Friendly Rider system needs additional staffing for summer routes and to cover a full-time employee on approved leave and requested authorization to hire a permanent part-time driver with a guaranteed 20–40 hours per week.
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