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For Immediate Release: March 19, 2024
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Bus Buddy program celebrates 10 years of success
Olympia, WA ? Intercity Transit and partner agencies celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Bus Buddy program at the Olympia Transit Center on Saturday, March 16.
The Bus Buddy program provides free, one-on-one assistance for people who want a little extra help riding the bus. Dedicated volunteers share their knowledge of riding the bus system, while providing excellent customer assistance to riders.
The Bus Buddy Program attracts a range of customers from parents needing assistance getting their children to school, exchange students needing help getting around town, people needing help getting to the grocery store or appointments, as well as those who are no longer able to drive. The program works for anyone, no matter their age or ability.
The event featured speakers from the program?s partner agencies (Intercity Transit, Catholic Community Services and Washington State Department of Transportation), former and current program staff and a Bus Buddy user. Speakers highlighted the incredible impacts of the program including completing 958 client matches, tabling at 269 events and speaking at 109 events in just the past 6 years. Many current and past Bus Buddies were on hand to join in the celebration and reflect on the program?s achievements.
For more information about the Bus Buddy program and other Intercity Transit services please visit: https://www.intercitytransit.com.
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