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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Center Twp., Pa.) BCTA and DART is providing free transportation to those going to and from vaccination sites beginning March 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, according to Mary Jo Morandini, General manager. Passengers on the fixed routes should provide the driver with a document showing the time, date, and location of the appointment.
The most prominent vaccination site is at CCBC and individuals are stationed there at parking lot B beginning at 7 a.m. The last vaccination time is at 4:30 p.m. Ms. Morandini said the fixed-route bus schedule operates approximately hourly during the time span. There are also numerous bus stops at various drug stores and will be at other clinics that may soon receive the vaccine. She said BCTA is going to do its part in getting as many residents vaccinated as soon as possible.
DART riders must provide the service with 24 hour advance notice of their need to be transported. The phone numbers are 724-375-2895 and 1-800-262- 0343. Wheelchairs will be available for those needing one at the vaccination sites. Ms. Morandini said there will be open service as more vaccination sites open up.