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WA Transpo Affordable Transportation Through Volunteer Driving Programs WA Transpo is a recently formed collaborative whose goal is to provide affordable transportation to residents in Westmorland and Albert Counties, particularly those in rural areas with little or no options to get where they need to go. The collaborative is comprised of Rural Rides in Upper Petitcodiac River Valley and the Tantramar Region, The Volunteer Centre of Southeastern NB Driving program in Moncton and Tele- drive in Albert County. These organizations were created to facilitate seniors, those with mobility issues, and those with vision impairment, in attending doctors’ visits, doing banking, and picking up groceries. “We also have expanded our services to those attending social events to counter the feeling of isolation and to remain connected to the community,” says Kelly Taylor, Manager of Rural Rides Ltd. “and we now serve low-income families and individuals as well. These organizations have been providing low cost transportation in their areas for several years now but also realize there are still areas in Westmorland and Albert Counties who do not have access to volunteer driver services. The organizations are joining forces to work together to see that all residents have access by summer 2018. Sherry Wilson MLA/Députée Moncton South West Moncton Sud-Ouest Constituency Office Bureau de circonscription The organizations offer safe, reliable, and affordable transportation and the convenience of all requests for drives and payments handled through a central office. A strictly volunteer- driven enterprise, WA Transpo is comprised of drivers who utilize their own private vehicle with compensation for mileage granted by the organizations. Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license, adequate insurance, and undergo a criminal records check. There is an ongoing need for more volunteer drivers. Happy Father's Day Bonne fête des pères For more information including how to access transportation, become a volunteer driver or when service will be available in your area, call 215-2100 Rural Rides or 988-2101 RR Tantramar, 875-1190 Tele-Drive, or 869-6905 Volunteer Centre of Southeastern NB. Don’t take chances. Get it in writing! – and get the results your want. 555 Edinburgh Dr., Unit 9 Moncton, NB E1E 4E3 T. (506)382.6567 F. (506)382.7232 [email protected] PAR ÉCRIT, S'IL VOUS PLAIT ! Need someone to RENOVATE your home? GetItInWriting.ca Vous chercher quelqu’un pour RÉNOVER votre maison ? Ne prenez pas de risques. Obtenez un contrat Par écrit, s’il vous plaît!, et obtenez les résultats que vous voulez. ParEcritSVP.com Greater Moncton Home Builders’ Association Association des constructeurs d’habitations du Grand Moncton monctonhomebuilders.com SUMMER/ÉTÉ 2018 PrimeTime 25