Lexington, SC - The COMET received funding from the Lexington County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to start a new lifeline 31-day transit pass program. For those who need social services, health care, employment and quality of life opportunities, The COMET will offer bus passes at a rate of 50 percent off the Basic, Discount or Express prices on a 31-Day pass.
In addition, a limited budget will be available to non-profit organizations that aid low-income residents upon filling out a request for donation form through the recently adopted pass donation policy.
"The COMET is a part of the community. For those that need transportation but cannot afford it, the ability to get to social services, jobs, schools and other quality of life destinations can be accessed through The COMET," said John Andoh, executive director/CEO. "This program was created because we have many requests for free or discounted bus passes for low-income residents who could not afford the regular bus fare."
The program is scheduled to be in effect until June 30. All passes would be issued directly by The COMET. The guidelines utilized for determining eligibility are the Federal standard for poverty established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. If passengers interested in the Lifeline 31-day bus passes meet the Federal Poverty criteria then they would be deemed eligible.
For The COMET transit information call 803-255-7100. For DART reservations call 803-255-7123. Interested parties can also visit The COMET online at www.CatchTheComet.org.
