ITNBluegrass offers transportation for seniors 60 and older, and for adults who are visually impaired.
“It’s for people who don’t want to, don’t like to or can’t drive,” said Laura Dake, deputy director of Independent Transportation Network Bluegrass. “They may still drive but feel comfortable driving in the day, but not at night or when it rains or on Nicholasville Road.”
Volunteers, who undergo some training and background checks, drive their own automobiles to ferry ITNBluegrass members throughout Fayette County.
Qualifying members pay a $50 annual fee to join, then set up an account from which the cost of each trip is deducted. No cash is paid to the drivers, and no tipping is allowed.
For more information about the program or to volunteer as a driver, call (859) 252-8665.
- From What's Up with Merlene at www.kentucky.com
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