Daniel Prince
Three-year pilot project debuts today within a five-mile of the courthouse
Union County Public Transportation rolls out its service today. Chester Connector is providing the service for the county. County Council voted a few months back to authorize a three-year pilot program to provide the service in the county. The stated goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for residents through the use of a safe and efficient public transportation system. The system will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for major holidays. Approved trips include medical appointments, grocery stores, shopping, pharmacy visits, banks, work, and school. The service area, at least initially, is within a 5-mile radius of the Union County Courthouse. They plan to provide additional options for residents of Carlisle, Jonesville, and Lockhart, based on three round-trip requests per day. Fares will be $1 per trip or $2 round trip per passenger, collected when boarding the vehicle. Reservations require a 48-hour notice. To request a ride, call 864-762-7972.
In an interview with Director of Community Development and Special Projects Kathy Jo Lancaster last Wednesday, she told WBCU News it is a service that has been a long time in the making:
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Again, the number to call for a ride from Union County Public Transportation, provided by The Chester Connector, is 762-7972.