ST. LOUIS (KTVI-FOX2now.com)—
Attention public transit users, soon you may need to find a new way to work. Metro is ending service at more than 2,300 bus stops in order to save money. Help is on the way from the group RideFinders who will be hitting the road offering information on their services to those who need it.RideFinders, the St. Louis regional rideshare program created and operated by Madison County Transit, is hosting informational events at several area commuter lots currently served by Metro's Express bus routes.
RideFinders representatives will be at the following commuters Lots from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on the following dates to offer information about how carpooling and vanpooling may be viable alternatives for riders whose routes will be eliminated March 30, 2009:
Call 1-800-VIP-RIDE for more information.
March 2: Eureka, Highway 109 and West 4th Street, serving Bus Route 410X
March 3: Fenton, Highway 141 and North Outer Rd., serving Bus Route 410X
March 3: Florissant, Flower Valley Shopping Center, serving Bus Route 174X/374X
March 4: Pacific, 1st St. and 3rd St., serving Bus Route 410X
March 4: Arnold, I-55 and Richardson Rd., serving Bus Route 40X
March 5: South County, I-55 and Reavis Barracks Rd., serving Bus Routes 10X/40X
March 5: Chesterfield, Chesterfield Mall, serving Bus Route 410X
March 6: Manchester, Ohlendorf Park, serving Bus Routes 58X/410X
