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=== Transportation === | === Transportation === | ||
There is a transportation service called Clay County Transportation, (CCT). CCT charges $2.00 per trip, though blind people are able to request free rides. They have a first come, first serve system, as well as a demand-response system, which means trips must be scheduled in advance. CCT requires you to book every trip at least 1 business day in advance for in-county trips, and 2 business days in advance for out-of-county trips,<ref>The above information can be found under the "How do I schedule a ride?" section on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/book-a-ride</ref> though they recommend booking all trips at least 2-3 days in advance to insure you're able to get a driver before they're fully booked.<ref name="appointment_section">The above information can be found under the "What are the appointment times?" section on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/book-a-ride</ref> If you are requesting a ride for a medical appointment, they require you to book your ride between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. for local appointments, or between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. for long-distance appointments.<ref name="appointment_section" /> CCT only allows you to book out-of-county trips for medical appointments, unless a driver is going out-of-county for someone else already.<ref>The above information can be found on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/routes-fares</ref> | There is a transportation service called Clay County Transportation, (CCT). CCT charges $2.00 per trip, though blind people are able to request free rides. They have a first come, first serve system, as well as a demand-response system, which means trips must be scheduled in advance. CCT requires you to book every trip at least 1 business day in advance for in-county trips, and 2 business days in advance for out-of-county trips,<ref>The above information can be found under the "How do I schedule a ride?" section on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/book-a-ride</ref> though they recommend booking all trips at least 2-3 days in advance to insure you're able to get a driver before they're fully booked.<ref name="appointment_section">The above information can be found under the "What are the appointment times?" section on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/book-a-ride</ref> If you are requesting a ride for a medical appointment, they require you to book your ride between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. for local appointments, or between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. for long-distance appointments.<ref name="appointment_section" /> CCT only allows you to book out-of-county trips for medical appointments, unless a driver is going out-of-county for someone else already.<ref>The above information can be found on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/routes-fares</ref> Due to the potential for illegal activity, CCT also refuses to drive to houses other than the house of the person requesting the ride.<ref>The above information can be found on this page: https://transportation.claync.us/our-services</ref> | ||
==== Ride-share Services ==== | ==== Ride-share Services ==== | ||