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Shared
Ride is a program designed to help any individual in
Monroe County seeking access to transportation where our public fixed route is not available.
Monroe County is 611 square miles in
size. Many individuals live in rural areas of Monroe
county, who without shared ride, can not get to medical
appointments, food shopping, or social outings. Shared
Ride is designed with these individuals in mind. If you
live more than 1/4 mile from our public fixed route,
then Shared Ride may be of assistance to you.
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To ride Shared Ride, riders must first enroll with our program. Once enrolled, Shared Ride operates on a reservation basis.
How
to Enroll: |
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Relax,
it's easy!
You can download an application below, or you may
call our Shared Ride office anytime to request an application
packet. Our office is staffed Monday thru Friday between
the hours of 8:30am to 4:30 pm. After hours, you are
welcome to leave a voice message with your name, address,
and a packet will be sent to you. Call 839-6282 to request your application today!
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Download
Shared Ride Application. Instructions: Print
and fillout or type the information online and then
print.
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| Areas Served: |
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Due to the ever increasing needs
of our community and the large area Shared Ride serves,
we have structured a program to offer regular days of
the week service to your area.
Days and Hours of Operation 
Fares:
Currently there are five zones in Monroe
county which are based on mileage from your point of
origin to your destination point. Standard zone fares
are: Fares listed below reflect the cost of a trip one way.
| Zone 1: |
.1 |
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4 |
miles |
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$11.05 |
| Zone 2: |
4.1 |
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8 |
miles |
= |
$14.05 |
| Zone 3: |
8.1 |
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12 |
miles |
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$17.05 |
| Zone 4: |
12.1 |
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16 |
miles |
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$20.05 |
| Zone 5: |
16.1 |
+ |
miles |
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$22.55 |
The fare for our North or South loop is $30.00 one way. |
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For seniors only, the Pennsylvania State Lottery Program pays for 85% of the above fare and in Monroe County, the Area Agency on Aging works with you to help pay some of the remaining 15%. The amount of co-pay you will be required to pay can vary based on the current year budget allocations in our community, but never more then 15% of the total fare.
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| A Word about Holidays |
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Shared Ride observes the following holidays and will
be closed on these days: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Inclement weather days may force us to close. Please
listen to the local radio and TV stations for updates
and closings.
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| Please
note the following: |
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| 1. |
Exact
change is required. |
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Be
ready at least one hour prior for pick-up. |
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Drivers
cannot lift you -under any circumstance- nor enter
your home. |
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Medical
escorts must be approved in advance. |
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All
riders must wear seatbelts. |
| 6. |
No
smoking or eating allowed on any vehicles. |
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How do I schedule my Ride? |
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Shared Ride operates on a reservation basis All riders must be scheduled in advance and all rides must be phoned into the dispatch office before 12:00 pm the day prior to
your trip. Shared Ride hours of operation are Monday
thru Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.
When you call Shared Ride, make sure you have
the following:
- Your
Name
- Address
for Pick-up
- Phone
Number
- Date
of Trip
- Appointment
Time
- Destination
Address
- Any
Special Requirements: Wheel Chair, Visually impaired,
etc.
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| What
to do about Cancellations: |
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You
must cancel your ride at least one hour prior to pick-up.
If you do not cancel prior to the drivers arrival and
you are not home or deny service you will be considered
a no-show. |
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1st Offense: Written/Verbal
Warning
2nd Offense: $5.00 fine and denied service until the
fine is paid.
Please contact us if you need to cancel.
Call us Monday thru Friday at (570) 839-8210.
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