For Immediate
Release:
March 11, 2025
Monmouth County launches Ride in Monmouth
Ride in Monmouth
to replace SCAT
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners is proud to announce their latest transportation initiative, Ride
in Monmouth, formerly known as Special Citizens Area Transportation (SCAT) at a
launch event on Tuesday, March 11.
“Today,
we are here to share our latest venture to make transportation in Monmouth
County more efficient, cost-effective and enjoyable for our residents,” said
Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of
Transportation. “SCAT was formed over 55 years ago providing transportation for
certain qualified Monmouth County residents and today we are proud to announce
a new era in the Division of Transportation. Today we are unveiling Ride in
Monmouth!”
Ride in
Monmouth is a demand response shared ride transportation service. All services
are first come, first served, by availability and curb to curb. Available for
transportation Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents can book their
trip as far as six months in advance or as little as 48 hours, however, it is
strongly encouraged to book as far in advance as possible to secure a ride.
Residents
qualify for our services if they are:
·
60 years of age or older,
·
Temporarily or permanently disabled,
·
Veterans,
·
or 18 years of age and traveling from or
going to one of our 11 rural communities including Allentown, Colts Neck,
Freehold Twp, Holmdel, Howell, Manalapan, Millstone, Roosevelt, Tinton Falls,
Upper Freehold, and Wall.
Ride in
Monmouth provides transportation to:
·
Life-sustaining treatments such as
chemotherapy, radiation and dialysis,
·
Doctors and medical appointments,
physical and occupational therapies,
·
Grocery stores,
·
Hair and nail salons,
·
Barber shops,
·
The mall,
·
Pharmacies,
·
Transit centers,
·
Senior and community centers,
·
Food pantries,
·
Employment training, and much more.
Ride in
Monmouth also provides transportation services for other County programs and
activities such as Made in Monmouth and the SUSHI program.
“In
2023, Ride in Monmouth was averaging roughly 20,000 rides yearly, now Ride in
Monmouth is on pace to do over 30,000. This equates to 400 plus additional
rides every month compared to last year,” said Commissioner Director Arnone. “There
is now no charge for any trips medical related, including life-sustaining trips
such as chemotherapy, radiation, and dialysis, or for veterans to travel to the
various VA clinics and hospitals in New Jersey. The cost of all other trips are
just $2.00 one way. We encourage those interested in learning more about Ride
in Monmouth to call 732-431-6480 or email RideInMonmouth@visitmonmouth.com.”
To learn
more about the Monmouth County Division of Transportation, go to visitmonmouth.com. The announcement was live-streamed and can be viewed in its entirety on
the Monmouth County Government’s Facebook and YouTube Channel.
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FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of
County Commissioners is proud to announce their latest transportation initiative,
Ride in Monmouth, formerly known as Special Citizens Area Transportation (SCAT)
at a launch event on Tuesday, March 11. Photo by Monmouth County Government.
FREEHOLD, NJ – On behalf of the Monmouth County
Board of County Commissioners, Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A.
Arnone, liaison to the Division of Transportation, (center), and Commissioner
Ross F. Licitra (right), proudly announced the County’s latest transportation
initiative, Ride in Monmouth, formerly known as Special Citizens Area
Transportation (SCAT) at a launch event on Tuesday, March 11. Photo by Monmouth
County Government.