SCAT silent protest
Disabled bus riders have a different type of protest scheduled for the next Greensboro City Council meeting.
Riders and supporters of the Specialized Community Area Tranportation service will hold a silent protest at 5 p.m. Oct. 17, just 30 minutes before the start of the council meeting.
The meeting is held on the second floor of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St.
Since June, some SCAT riders have made regular visits to city council meetings to complain about the elimination of their $35 unlimited monthly pass. Some have accused council members of being unfair to disabled people.
During the event on the 17th, protesters are urged to stand or raise their hands in silent opposition to the fare increase. According to a press release: "We are concerned that the magnitude of the SCAT paratransit fare increase will have a negative impact on many disabled people's ability to function independently and integrate successfully into the community."
Information: Claire Holmes at 987-4649.
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