MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) — Manatee County is celebrating a major milestone reached by its local veteran on-demand transportation program launched earlier this year.
The Manatee Moves Veterans program, introduced by the county’s Veterans Services and Transportation divisions, offers free door-to-door rides to verified veterans for medical and dental appointments, as well as visits to the Manatee County Veterans Services office.
“Manatee Moves Veterans is a shining example of how local government can make a direct impact in people’s lives,” District 4 Commissioner Mike Rahn, a Marine Corps veteran, said. “By removing transportation barriers, we are honoring the service of our veterans and ensuring they have access to the health care and resources they need.”…