GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – It’s not Uber and it’s not Lyft, however there’s a new rideshare program in Greenville. It’s known as Carolina RIDES+. The non-profit launched their pilot program within the Nicholtown neighborhood providing low-cost rides to individuals who want it most.
“People that are working 2nd shift or 3rd shift jobs have no options” stated Kevin Woods Director of Operations, Southeast Transportation Service.
Woods says sometimes, his drivers pickup Medicare and Medicaid recipients to appointments, however recently he’s been driving folks like Angeline Evans.
“It helps in a lot of ways,” stated Evans.
Evans is Greenville born and raised. She’s labored simply exterior the town limits for 4 years now, unable to drive herself, she relied on public transportation. Taking two buses simply to get to work.
“Even if you wait on the bus, they could be late or they could be early,” stated Evans.
Other instances she’d use Uber or Lyft.
“It’s an average of $30 to $40 dollars coming and going both ways” she stated.
That was till Carolina RIDES+ requested her to catch a trip with them.
“Anything to help me save a buck, I’m game,” stated Evans.
The non-profit companions with Southeast Transportation to supply $10 to $25 greenback rides.
“It’s almost heartbreaking to consider that there’s all these opportunities are being left on the table, because there’s simply not a means of getting there” stated Doug Raby, Carolina RIDES+ Board member.
We took a journey with the rideshare service to a number of the frequent stops.
“We’ve been taking people to the bank, laundry mat, grocery store” stated Wood.
Right now, the program is in Nicholtown, however they’re in search of extra riders
“We’re looking at expanding the reach of it even maybe outside of the Nicholtown area, so that we can provide these options for more people within the community” stated Raby.
Its a raise, that Evans says modified her life
“I have something steady to depend on, and that itself speaks volumes” she stated.
The program only recently launched so Carolina RIDES+ is working to companion with native non-profits to seek out extra riders. For extra info, or to request a trip click on right here.
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