When Cecilia Braddock was employed by Bell Telephone she often relied on her local taxi service for transportation to and from work. As she was nearing retirement age her driver told her she was eligible to use the Senior Citizen Shared Ride Program.
That was over 20 years ago and Cecilia has been using the service regularly ever since. Going to the Inn Flight Restaurant for lunch is a daily ritual of hers. Over the years she has grown so close to the staff at Inn Flight that she has even attended weddings and funerals. Cecilia also uses the Shared Ride service for various other reasons like going to the grocery store, pharmacy, hairdresser, and doctor's office.
Cecilia likes sharing her discovery with others and is truly a goodwill ambassador for TransNet. She always carries Shared Ride applications in case she meets other senior citizens with transportation needs. If they have questions about how the program works or what is has to offer, Cecilia knows the answers.
"Everybody is willing to help you, regardless of what you need," says Cecilia of her local transportation provider, Bux-Mont Transportation Services Co. "Everyone is courteous, from the reservationist to the dispatcher to the drivers." She recalls one occasion when, after completing some tests at a local hospital, she needed a ride home. The hospital staff was reticent about letting her use a "taxi" service. They thought she would be better off contacting a family member or friend. Cecilia told them, "That company is closer to me than my family," and she called Bux-Mont to get her home safely.
Cecilia is a member of the Senior Citizen Shared Ride Advisory Committee which meets regularly to discuss possible improvements in the service. She is also an active member of the St. John Cross Senior Citizen Club and the Bell Telephone Pioneers. Thanks to the Shared Ride Program Cecilia has continued to be an active participant in the life of her community.
