FACT awarded City of Oceanside’s Van Service Contract

Jan 15, 2014Featured Articles, News, Recent News

FACT was awarded the transportation contract for the City of Oceanside’s “Solutions for Seniors on the Go” Van Service in September 2013. This program provides on demand/curb to curb transportation for approximately 1,000 seniors who are registered for the program. During September, the first month of service, 80 one-way trips were provided by FACT. As of December 31, 2013 FACT has performed 720 one-way trips for Oceanside residents. “Solutions for Seniors on the Go” also provides seniors 65+ Taxi Scrip Purchase and Volunteer Driver Services.

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