Intercity Transit to require reservations starting next week due to COVID-19
Intercity Transit will suspend its regular bus service and require advance reservations for people who need transportation for “essential trips” starting Monday, April 13, the agency announced Tuesday.
The public transportation agency, which serves Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm, cites Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” emergency order in its announcement and says the move is aimed at limiting the risk of COVID-19 exposure for customers and employees.
The Olympia and Lacey transit centers will close to the public while regular bus service is paused, according to an IT press release. Dial-A-Lift, a door-to-door service for people with disabilities, will still be available for essential trips.
“We are absolutely committed to serving our customers and our community throughout this crisis,” said General Manager Ann Freeman-Manzanares in a prepared statement. “To do that in our current environment, we have to make adjustments to ensure the health and safety of our riders and our employees.”
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