‘It’s a lifeline’: Asheville resident fears losing bus service under proposed ART changes

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For Jonathan Cook, the Asheville bus system is more than a way to get around town.

It is how he gets to GED classes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, meets with his job coach, attends therapy and an autism support group, takes part in a diabetes prevention program, shops for groceries and spends time downtown.

Cook, 43, has been riding Asheville buses since his late teens…

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