CHAD Transit secures funding for five new vehicles | SaltWire

Monday, Jan. 16 was a good day for public transit in Pictou County. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced the federal government will be contributing ...

From left: Pictou Centre MLA Pat Dunn, CHAD board member Nancy Dicks, CHAD executive director Danny MacGillivray and Central Nova MP Sean Fraser discuss how recently announced funding will meet transportation needs in Pictou County. - Adam MacInnisMonday, Jan. 16 was a good day for public transit in Pictou County.

Fraser said he appreciates the role that CHAD plays in supporting seniors, people living with disabilities as well as low-income households. Fraser said the Rural Transit Solutions Fund was created to help address the need to help rural transportation needs, that pre-existing programs overlooked.“I know seniors that just get on the bus for a drive, just to get out of their place for the day,” Dunn said.

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