LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) -- The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company said it is suspending all on-board fare collection and enforcement during the COVID-19 emergencbeginning Monday, March 23 until further notice.
This will include the regular fixed route as well as the Paratransit services.
Passengers are asked to enter and exit through the rear doors of the bus and sit behind the accessibility-reserved seating area.
Front-door access will be permitted for passengers using the ramp or bus kneeling feature to access the bus. ADA accessible seating space near the front of the bus is reserved for individuals in mobility devices, individuals in need of special assistance, and families with children in strollers.
"Eliminating fare collection and entering and exiting through the rear doors allows for reduced contact and greater social distancing," said GLTC General Manager Brian Booth.
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