Need A Ride To Work?

Need A Ride To Work?

By: SEND Staff

As difficult as it can be to find a job, it is often even more difficult for people to keep a job, especially if their transportation is unreliable. Indianapolis, with its inadequate bus system makes this an even greater challenge. People in the southeast who use the bus system must often spend two to three hours on a bus each day. Even those who have cars, often find insurance, upkeep, and gas too expensive. Many have lost their license for a variety of reasons.
With this in mind, the Southeast Workforce Development Task Force is exploring the possibility of establishing van pools in southeast neighborhoods. A van pool is a group of 8-15 people who share a van ride to work. This federal program provides a van, insurance, and upkeep at a low cost. The participants pay between $25-40 a week to use the van.
Southeast Community Services at 901 S. Shelby would like to establish a van pool in the Fountain Square area. Participants would meet at the Fountain Square Center, take the van to work, and then return in the van in the evening. Two participants would be trained as drivers and receive free transportation. Those interested in participating in the van pool should contact Elaine Cates, SECS, 901 S. Shelby, Indianapolis, IN 46203, 2nd Floor. For more information, please call 317.236.7400 x 241. If there is enough interest, a van pool could form as early as February 1st.