[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by JoyGirl

Many of us do not have to worry about getting to the grocery store or doctor's office or other places of necessity to us. But, there are some Villagers who depend on the Sumter County Shuttle to get them where they need to go. This service is extremely cost-effective and is most helpful to widows on fixed income who, for many reasons, do not have an automobile or golf cart.

Well, it seems that the county is about to discontinue the shuttle service for these residents. They will have to use the Villages' Transportation Riders Service to get from place to place. This will prove to be extremely costly. A trip that used to cost .50 will now cost $8.00. Imagine how that increase will effect the quality of life for those passengers.

Not only have the needs of the riders not been considered but when the riders called the county to speak to the commissioners they were treated as if they being ridiculous for complaining about the loss of the service that had proven to be so helpful to them.

Were they being discounted because they were older seniors and their voice no longer counted? I wonder...

I do not ride the Sumter County Shuttle. I own a car and a golf cart. However, I realize that my days of health and strength may be limited. There may come the time when I am no longer able to drive and would need an affordable means of transportation.

It would behoove all of us to consider 'do unto others as we would have others do unto us." Hopefully, somone of character and integrity will look into this situation. Thanks for reading this.

It sounds as if the Sumter County Shuttle provides an important option for seniors.
It might be helpful if someone could post an email address for the County Commissioners.