‘Travel Training’ program affords a straightforward, comfy introduction to bus driving

Sometimes attempting a brand new expertise might be much less intimidating for those who go together with a good friend. That’s why Lawrence Transit affords a Travel Training program to assist people who’re new to utilizing the bus system.

Dre’Vel Taylor, Mobility Manager with Lawrence Transit, just lately took a bunch of seniors from Babcock Place on a bus-riding journey. Along for the journey was Kirsty Feltz with Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority.

“The ride on the bus was a fun experience for everyone that went on the trip,” stated Feltz. “Some of the people on the bus were ‘first timers,’ meaning they had never ridden on the city bus. The driver was friendly and gave clear and easy to understand directions.”

In this case, the group was round 20 folks. However, Travel Training might be arrange for any measurement group, or only one individual. The program can embody a PowerPoint presentation on all the small print of the system, in addition to a primary journey driving the bus together with the Mobility Manager.

Feltz stated a number of the passengers from Babcock Place realized learn how to observe the bus utilizing the Transit app on their telephones. Others introduced mobility gadgets and realized learn how to get on and off the bus utilizing the ramp function. “I had a blast taking everyone,” stated Feltz. “I was nervous at first, taking that many people, however the trip was filled with great memories.”

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