Welcome to Dash About for Seniors (DAS), a new service program of
The Coast RTA - Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority. Now, with one easy telephone call, you can arrange safe, comfortable and economical transportation to meet your individual needs.
DAS is a �demand-response,� service designed to provide transportation to citizens over the age of 60, the disabled, and the general public on a space- available basis.
The goal of this service is to provide members of the community with the
safest, most efficient, effective, and economical transportation possible.
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WHAT IS THE SERVICE AREA?
DAS service is available within
Horry and Georgetown counties, for
residents and visitors. Transportation may be
provided to any destination within The Coast
RTA�s service delivery area. This includes
travel to and from Myrtle Beach, North
Myrtle Beach, Surfside, Murrells Inlet,
Georgetown, Conway, Aynor, Loris,
and Little River.HOW
DOES IT WORK?
First-time riders are required to pre-register
for the program. To register clients
will be required to fill out a simple client
information form. Forms may be picked up at The
Coast RTA�s office located at: 1418 Third
Avenue, Conway, SC 29526, or clients can
register by telephone at (843) 488-0865.
WHAT ARE
THE HOURS OF OPERATIONS?
Transportation services are available
Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM,
with the exception of observed holidays and
inclement weather.
HOW DO I MAKE A
RESERVATION?
Reservations may be made Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to
4:00 PM by dialing (843) 488-0865. All
requests for rides must be made
no earlier than ten (10) days in advance and
no later than 48 working hours before the
requested time for transportation.
Our van drivers are not allowed to make
reservations on the vehicles. All reservations
must be made through the office.
When calling for a reservation, be
prepared to give the following information:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone number
4. Date of appointment
5. Time of appointment
6. Location/address of destination
7. Whether the trip is one-way or two-way
Passengers must allow some flexibility in pick up times. We request
that you
be ready for pick up 45 minutes to 1 hour before your
appointment for greater efficiency.
WHAT IS
THE COST OF THE PROGRAM?
The fare structure for the DAS program
is very simple - $12.00 for a round trip
or
$6.00 for a one-way trip.
Effective May 3, 2009 the fare structure for Coast Transit Plus (formerly DAS) will be - $18.00 for round trip or $9.00 for a one-way trip.
SERVICES
Some of the most common requests for
transportation services are, but not limited to:
senior centers, medical appointments (at local doctors�
offices, hospitals,
and medical facilities within the service area),
employment, grocery/shopping,
and others such as club activities and
beauty/barber appointments.
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Dash
About for Seniors (DAS)