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THUNDER BAY – A Lift+ Specialized Transit rider in Thunder Bay calls the service a national embarrassment.
Verner, who lives in Brantford, Ont. but visits the city frequently, said he and other persons with disabilities are being denied the ability to live normal, fulfilled lives, and are forced to make plans well in advance, noting last-minute appointments and social invitations are not possible for anyone who needs the service to get around.
Verner said in his time in Thunder Bay, he's learned he has to plan his appointment and social calendar long in advance, and then hope he can get through in the half-hour window or so, seven days out, before rides fill up. Verner did not give a number of buses or drivers that he'd like to see the city add, but said it's wouldn't be one or two.
He said he's been told that it's not economically feasible to put a driver on the road for three hours, but Verner disagreed, saying it would allow for more rides for more people.
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