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5. Most counties have transportation services

Reply to lillypaddle (Reply #2)

Wed Oct 12, 2022, 09:38 AM

Oct 2022

Particularly for elderly and those covered by the ADA. These are generally in addition to fixed-route transit systems. How these services operate vary by locale, but most areas have something. Often part of Social Services.

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My first experience with Lyft [View all] lillypaddle Oct 2022 OP

Never had to deal with either one. But check with your insurance to see if niyad Oct 2022 #1

I'll check it out lillypaddle Oct 2022 #2

Do you have regular cab service in your area? Used to be yellow cab here, niyad Oct 2022 #3

Sure do lillypaddle Oct 2022 #10

Most counties have transportation services unc70 Oct 2022 #5

Nothing but GOOD experiences with Lyft. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2022 #4

Have you contacted your Council on Ageing? Paper Roses Oct 2022 #6

Wow, how sweet and generous of you lillypaddle Oct 2022 #7

The time to book Lyft or Uber is under 1 hour b4 IbogaProject Oct 2022 #8

I think the business model of both Lyft and Uber is online communication not phones like a MLAA Oct 2022 #9

Yeah, I know lillypaddle Oct 2022 #11

Hope you find a good alternative that works for you ❤️ MLAA Oct 2022 #12

Thanks lillypaddle Oct 2022 #13