Habersham County recently accepted delivery of its new public transit van.
The eight-seat vehicle offers door-to-door transportation by appointment within Habersham County, with a rate schedule based on mileage.
The 2023 Ford Starcraft Starlite van was purchased for $107,690, with 80% federal, 10% state, and 10% local funds. According to Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore, the direct cost of the vehicle to Habersham County taxpayers was less than $11,000.
The vehicle features the new ‘Let’s Ride’ Habersham Transit markings, including the Habersham Transit phone number (706) 839-0167.
“We are so excited to add this new bus to our fleet,” said Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn. “This is such an important service to our citizens!”
Serving Habersham County’s population that doesn’t drive or have access to a vehicle, Habersham Transit operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding county holidays that include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.
To schedule a trip, call (706) 839-0167 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is important to call at least 24 hours before the requested trip, says Moore. He adds that rides are not guaranteed and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more about transit, visit www.habershamga.com/transit.cfm.
