Funding crisis may curtail rural transit service for elderly, disabled Nebraskans

Danna York was tired of feeling like an inconvenience.

When she wanted to leave her home in Waverly and head to Lincoln for errands or for fun, she’d have to get a ride from a friend or family member.

That changed around 2013 when York, legally blind since birth, learned about the Lancaster County Public Rural Transit program. It offers curb-to-curb transportation throughout the county and several nearby towns — provided one stop falls outside of Lincoln city limits…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS