Meet the Riders: Nancy Harlow

November 10, 2022 Janet and Robin Community, Louisa County, Riders

When Nancy Harlow says that Jaunt is a lifesaver for her, she isn’t exaggerating. Three days a week, the Louisa County resident uses the service to get to her dialysis appointments in Mineral. Nancy’s been a rider for more than two years. “I really depend on Jaunt,” she says.

Once Nancy finishes with dialysis on Friday evenings, she treats herself and uses Jaunt for a trip to the beauty parlor. While she can drive herself to church, she doesn’t feel comfortable driving to dialysis because the traffic makes her nervous.

She loves all the drivers and spends most of her rides chatting with them. “I consider them my drivers,” she says. “We have some good conversations. I just don’t like to drive, and Jaunt comes in handy. I think it’s a wonderful service to have in Louisa County.”

Phone Issues and How to Contact Jaunt

November 8, 2022 Janet and Robin News

Jaunt has been experiencing intermittent issues with our phone system, a problem we are working to resolve as quickly as possible.

If you call the main number, (434) 296-3184, get through, and select option 3, you might experience silence on the line for up to three minutes. You are still connected and should wait.

If you call the main number and get an error message or are not connected, please call this temporary alternate number: 434-962-3999.

No matter what, the fastest and most efficient option is to use the online form on our website.

Thank you for your patience.

URGENT: Phones are Down at Jaunt

November 8, 2022 Janet and Robin News

We’re experiencing a problem with our phone system and are working as quickly as possible to get it resolved. In the meantime, please email us at trips@ridejaunt.org and we will answer your question via email. For reservations, fill out the schedule by email form here.

Same Day Service in Greene County

October 19, 2022 Janet and Robin Greene County

Greene County residents can now make same day reservations for rides within Greene County, Virginia from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To make a reservation: Call (434) 296-3184 or email trips@ridejaunt.org

Jaunt’s 2022 Community Ridership Satisfaction Survey

September 12, 2022 Janet and Robin News

Please participate in Jaunt’s transit planning survey! Jaunt is conducting a Transit Development Plan to evaluate our current services, and to identify opportunities to improve those services in the future. Your participation in this survey is an opportunity for you to provide us with your feedback about our services and on possible improvements.

Two surveys are available: one for current riders (Rider Survey) and one for community members or non-riders (Community Survey).
The survey is open from Tuesday 9/6-Sunday 9/18.
Both surveys are available online via QR code, you can also find Rider Surveys on buses and Community Surveys are available either in civic service buildings and community hubs in each of the jurisdictions we serve.

Thank you for your input, we look forward to hearing from you!

Rider Survey URL: surveymonkey.com/r/jauntsurvey

Community Survey URL: surveymonkey.com/r/jauntcommunity

Jaunt, Inc. Seeks Candidates for Alternative Fuel Advisory Committee

May 17, 2022 Janet and Robin News

Feasibility study to begin June 2022

Jaunt, Inc. has partnered with Kimley-Horn to develop a high-level feasibility assessment for alternative-fueled vehicles for its fleet. In concert with this effort, Jaunt will convene an advisory committee of approximately 10-12 representatives from the community to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused, small group structure.

Jaunt will seek membership from each of the localities it serves, representing a broad cross-section of the community to lend diverse perspectives and voices to the effort. The committee will work to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by converting to alternative fueled vehicles; provide suggestions for feasibility and timeframe for Jaunt using alternative fueled vehicles; and promote community support for the recommendations.

The advisory committee will convene at three key points throughout the study, which is expected to be completed over 5-8 months, beginning in June 2022. During the meetings, the committee will discuss the study findings and formulate well-developed, thoughtful recommendations to Jaunt’s leadership on key decisions addressed during the course of the engagement. In making decisions, Jaunt’s leadership will consider the input from this advisory committee.

Interested citizens can learn more and apply online at www.ridejaunt.org/afac by Friday, May 27.