Valdosta launches transit system after years of debate
May 2, 2021
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VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) An on-call transit system has launched in a south Georgia city, ending nearly two decades of debates over whether the city should accept federal transit funding.
Valdosta City Manager Mark Barber said Valdosta On-Demand is a good middle ground.
“It’s unique in the fact that we’re not large enough to have that traditional public transit system that people usually think of, but we’re large enough that we need to provide some public transit service,” Barber told The Valdosta Daily Times.
The city hired contractor Via, which is using seven vehicles, including two that are accessible to people with disabilities. The vehicles are smaller than traditional buses and don t run on fixed routes, functioning more like taxis or ride-hailing services.
Valdosta launches transit system after years of debate
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Valdosta launches first on-demand public transit
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VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Those black and yellow cars around Valdosta aren’t necessarily Wildcat mascots, but they are there to serve Valdostans. And you can’t beat the price.
Your first 10 rides are free until July 1, and they are only $2 each after that.
The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning for the official launch of their new
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“I’m beyond excited, it’s been a long day coming to provide public transit to our citizens,” said Mark Barber, city manager.
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The three laughed remembering former Mayor John Gayleâs performance in parades past.
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