FREE BUS TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIORS
Sun Tran’s Accessible Rider Training Program
Tucson, Ariz. – Sun Tran is offering free ridership training, designed to help people gain greater independence by learning how to ride the bus. The Sun Tran Accessible Rider Training (START) program helps seniors and individuals with disabilities learn how to utilize Sun Tran services. The next session will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Mountain Trace Terrace Senior Center, 4654 S. 16th Avenue, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
The training covers topics to ensure individuals are successful riding Sun Tran, such as:
- Understanding route maps and schedules
- Trip planning
- Which bus to take and how to transfer
- How to pay a fare
- Using Sun Tran’s telephone information center
- How to use www.suntran.com
- First-hand experience riding a Sun Tran bus
Participants are encouraged to make reservations by calling (520) 206-8881, as space is limited.
For specific Sun Tran bus information and trip planning assistance, consult the Sun Tran’s Ride Guide, visit www.suntran.com, or call Sun Tran’s Customer Service Center at (520) 792-9222 (for persons with hearing and speech impairments with TDD equipment, call 520-628-1565). The Customer Service Center is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
