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Greater Mercer Ride Provide (formerly ITNGreaterMercer)

Same Great Service, New Name

The Greater Mercer TMA’s nonprofit transportation service for seniors in Mercer County, originally known as ITNGreaterMercer™ has changed its name to Greater Mercer Ride Provide. The service will continue to provide transportation to the seniors (65+) and visually impaired adults of any age in Mercer County. “We are committed to providing quality, caring rides for all our members, so that they remain connected to their communities,” said Executive Director Sandra Brillhart. “We feel that a locally developed and supported program best enables us to fulfill our mission.”

The new Ride Provide service will continue to use volunteers to transport customers in private automobiles. All passengers must be members of the Greater Mercer Ride Provide service. Annual membership fees are $35 for individuals or $50 for families. Ride Provide fares are based on a zone system, ranging from $6.00 to $15.00 per one way ride. Members can receive discounts by sharing rides with others.

“Since we began offering service in October, we have provided over 1,000 rides,” Brillhart said. “We take people to work, the gym, shopping, to their medical appointments or to their hairdresser or barber. Treating all ride requests equally is what sets us apart from traditional seniors and the visually impaired transportation services. We have been very successful to date but are now looking for more volunteer drivers to meet the growing demand for rides.” Volunteer schedules are flexible. Volunteers are able to choose the days, hours and driving area they prefer. You do not have to commit to the same schedule each week. Drivers are needed for mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. For more information or to sign up to drive, call Greater Mercer Ride Provide at 609-452-5140.