East Ridge Weighing Benefits, Costs Of CARTA's Care-a-Van Service

East Ridge Weighing Benefits, Costs Of CARTA's Care-a-Van Service

East Ridge considering cuts to Care-A-Van service as costs increase

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. The service specifically serves those with disabilities in Chattanooga, Red Bank, and East Ridge who cannot otherwise use CARTA’s fixed bus routes or their own transportation. Each city, including East Ridge, subsidizes the service as riders pay a flat fee of five dollars round trip. However, according to city manager Scott M…