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<p>Hello Ed, this is a valid question. So, hopefully my answer can
help. Not everyone has the funds nor the desire to use Lyft and/or
Uber. For example, while someone might have the funds to use
Lyft/Uber, maybe they don't feel comfortable, or maybe they do not
know how to use the app. We simply cannot assume. Also, if someone
does not feel comfortable using the public bus system, that can
also be a factor in the decision making process. In short, there
are times that using para-transit is much more convenient even if
that is not the answer for everyone. For example, here in Houston,
I have the para-transit services. We call it Metro Lift here. But
I don't always use them because I prefer Uber for quick on-the-go
travel. Yet, at the same time, if I don't want to pay the extra
money for Uber, or if I have some extra time, I might use Metro
Lift. So you see, it's about choice and comfort.<br>
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<p>I hope this perspective helps.</p>
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<p>PS: I for one wish I could attend in person, but I don't think
there is a bus service, para-transit or public, that goes there.
*smile*.</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/20/2021 1:12 PM, Ed Sanders via
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<p>I am confused, why is TD Tampabay or hart-plus so important
when we have bus system and uber and lyft? <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/20/2021 12:46 PM, Louise Peyton
via NFBF-Tampa wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here’s the link to td Tampa Bay. Thanks,
Miranda for sending it to me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Louise <o:p></o:p></p>
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href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbarta.com%2Fen%2Fplanning-programs%2Ftd-tampa-bay%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C72587d955ac848baaa1908d91b9f12c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637571192284909203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6s6gyAJYYF7pEiQctwc1I9ig%2B4qfxW77sefwswdD3NI%3D&reserved=0"
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:54 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> louise peyton <a
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<b>Subject:</b> TD Tampa Bay link<o:p></o:p></p>
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