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| NOTE: All telephone numbers listed on this page are Voice/TDD |
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WELCOME ABOARD!!!
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| LINK IN-COUNTY SERVICES Transportation to and from: |
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| In consideration for the many passengers who use
our service, certain courtesies are to be observed. Foul
language will not be tolerated. Anyone under the influence of alcohol will not
be transported. Smoking is not permitted aboard LINK vehicles, nor is open food
or beverages. Everyone likes a clean vehicle, so help us keep it that
way. Carry on items are limited to two per person. By being ready at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time you will assist us in being punctual for others. Drivers have been instructed to wait no more than 2 minutes beyond your scheduled time. If you acknowledge your awareness of the vehicle's presence (wave) the driver will wait a reasonable time beyond the 2 minutes. |
COURTESY IS APPRECIATED The driver is in charge
at all times. Passengers who are unable to observe these common courtesies are subject to loss of services upon advance notification from the Hunterdon County Transportation Office. |
TRIP SCHEDULING 1-800-842-0531 Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM * For next day service, call by 12 noon* |
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CANCELLATION 1-800-842-0531 24 HOURS DAILY NO SHOWS COST EVERYONE TIME AND MONEY For everyone's benefit, if your plans change, it is important that you call to cancel your trip. |
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1-800-842-0531 to cancel your trip reservations as late as 1 hour before
pickup. A tape recording will record cancellations called in before 7:30 am. After 5:30 pm call Hunterdon Helpline (1-800-272-4630). One way trip fare is charged for not cancelling. Three "NO SHOWS" will result in one week rider suspension from service. Because of funding cuts, this rule will be strictly enforced. So, call to cancel!! |
| LINK HOLIDAYS * NO SERVICE DAYS * There will be no LINK service on the following holidays: |
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| SCHEDULE CHANGES - INCLEMENT WEATHER Please Note: LINK rarely cancels service because of weather. You can expect delays on bad weather days. If you hear no announcement on the radio, LINK is operating. Please do not call the office! |
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| Should there be schedule changes during the holiday season or due to the weather, they will be announced to County Agencies, published in the Hunterdon County Democrat and announced over the radio. Radio announcements will begin at 7:00 am and continue throughout the day as appropriate on the following radio stations: | ||||
Also, families concerned about the timeliness of their dependent riders during evening hours can call HELPLINE at 1-800-272-4630 to determine the on schedule status of their dependent's vehicle. |
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 * LINK SERVICE SCHEDULE *HOURS OF SERVICE
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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AVAILABLE
| Sedan Service In-County | |
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Limited Service Daily 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Available only on a case by case basis at the discretion of Central Dispatch. Cost is based on the distance traveled. |
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| Dedicated Food Shopping Trips | |
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| Group Trips, Out-of County , Medical Service | |
Call Central Dispatch at 1-800-842-0531 (V/TDD) |
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| * LINK TICKETS * |
| Link tickets MUST BE USED by riders who
use LINK for all but donation/agency services on a regular basis. Contact the
Hunterdon County Transportation Office at 908-788-1368 for your tickets or more
information. There is also a reduced fare program for eligible riders.
You must annually request, complete, and return an Income Eligibility Determination Form to qualify for reduced
fare, "Variable Rate Tickets". TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!! |
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* LINK FARES * "OWT"=One Way Trip Fares vary depending upon rider eligibility and distance traveled. |
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| FOR SENIORS |
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| Trips from
Nutrition Site to: » Food Shopping - Donation* |
Trips from
Home to: » Senior Centers - Donation* » Nutrition Sites - Donation* » Medical Appointments - Donation* |
Trips from
Home to: » Food Shopping - 75¢ / OWT » Recreation - 75¢ / OWT » Other Social Services - 75¢ / OWT |
| * Suggested Donation=$1.00 / Round Trip * | ||
| FOR OTHERS | ||
| Trips from Home to: | ||
| » Shopping/Recreation - 75¢ / OWT | » Medical Appointments - 75¢ / OWT | » Employment - $1.00 / OWT |
| Applies to income eligible riders, persons with permanent or temporary disabilities, and senior citizens for other than the senior trips noted above | ||
| PUBLIC RIDERS | ||
| 10¢ per zone
mile - total fare charge will be provided by dispatcher at the time of trip
confirmation. 75¢ per OWT - Minimal Fare, All $1.50 per Round Trip - Maximum Fare, Student |
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| Same Day /
All Day Service * NEED A RIDE? CALL THE LINK 1-800-842-0531 Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 6:30 pm |
RIDE THE
CROSS COUNTY |
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RIDER COMMENTS, CONCERNS & SUGGESTIONS
We strongly believe that Rider input is essential to the ongoing success of the LINK. Citizens are encouraged to openly and actively participate in this community effort to provide transportation services within our available resources. This can be accomplished by freely airing your compliments, recommendations or criticisms through the following mechanisms:
 WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERVICE Vehicles are wheelchair accessible. All LINK schedules and the Rider's Guide is available in Large Type and on Audio Cassette. Call 1-800-842-0531 (Voice/TDD) |
Various
sources of Public Funding support the LINK --- That means it is
Yours
The Taxpayer's System.
HELP MAKE IT
WORK FOR YOU
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