Subj : Re: Things I miss
To   : Moondog
From : MRO
Date : Thu Feb 24 2022 21:03:43

  Re: Re: Things I miss
  By: Moondog to Arelor on Thu Feb 24 2022 12:42 pm

 > Closest thing to public transportation is Dial a Ride.  It is funded by
 > passengers and state grants and millages.  there is a fixed route and demand
 > response service.  Demand response is more expensive.  Either way, you're at
 > the mercy of when the bus shows up or how much they have to deviate off the
 > fixed route to fulfill demand response.  DART covers two townships, so you
 > better be prepared to take the scenic route and lots of time to spare for
 > travel.  For example, if i wanted to go to the store, I would have to call
 > the central hub, and let them know where I live.  They will give me an
 > estimate of what time a bus may be diverted to my area. Once finished
 > shopping, I will have to wait outside the store for the bus heading back
 > close to my home to come back through.  Buses only run 7am to 5 pm M-F.
 > Saturdays are 10am to 3pm.  That's demand response.  Fixed route is only M-F


we had something like that in my home city when they drastically cut the bus service. it fell apart.

stuff like this is why ridesharing services thrive.
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