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Sunday dial-a-ride cut for disabled riders
Summary
Cascades East Transit canceled Sunday dial-a-ride in September over budget shortfalls, stranding disabled riders who use it for church and jobs. Joyce Nichols asked the city to fund roughly $2,000 per Sunday to restore it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $2,000 per Sunday could restore service.
✅Who benefits
Disabled riders who depend on Sunday buses for worship, work, and community.
⚠️Who could be affected
Disabled riders now face isolation and lost routines.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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