UCHRA Transportation Increasing Driver Pay
Base pay for UCHRA public transportation drivers has been bumped up to $14 per hour after a vote from the Executive Board. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said drivers with their CDL can receive up to $15 an hour. She said additional incentives are also available for drivers willing to work later in the evening. Montooth […]
Ride to Recovery Program Preparing Care Bags To Help
A mandate from management to see how UCHRA’s Public Transportation Program could help serve local residents dealing with substance abuse issues led to the Road To Recovery Program. Mobility Manager Ryan Henry said the program team decided to create care bags to help someone interested in recovery take the next step. The package includes a […]
UCHRA Public Transportation Looking At EMS Agreement
UCHRA considering agreements with local EMS departments to ensure that residents can receive transportation services during extreme weather. Executive Director Mark Farley said during the early January storm, UCHRA Public Transportation did not have vehicles equipped to travel safely on local roads. He said many residents missed medical appointments without the service. “It could be […]
UCHRA Public Transportation Rate Structure Launches Tuesday
A new flat rate structure will go into effect for UCHRA Public Transportation Program Tuesday. The $2 flat rate covers in-county travel. The program will also launch a new software program for drivers to make scheduling pickups easier. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said both changes will simplify UCHRA Public Transportation. “The old rate was based […]
Montooth: New Ecolane Software To Improve Public Transportation
The UCHRA’s Public Transportation Division will upgrade its transportation management system next month. Director of Transportation Holly Montooth said the change to “Ecolane” will create a more efficient, streamlined experience for riders. Montooth said riders will be allowed to customize their experience to create optimized routes and schedules. “By merging these services, we’re striving to […]
