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<p>I understand all about the valid reasons for someone making a
chooice in transportation and confident plays a huge roll as I am
a bus user for work however I was sighted for 18 years and 6'2 and
don't scare easy and on the other hand if you don't conquer your
fears then your confident will never grow. another thing that I
hear alot is, that the bus is not for me and I ask and they say
that I am scared. Just a thought. <br>
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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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<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">Ineko:<o:p></o:p></p>
<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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<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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