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Apple Country Transit wins safety award

By Lightning Reports, Published: June 25, 2021

The North Carolina Public Transportation Association honored WCCA’s Apple Country Transit in Henderson County with the 2021 Safety Award for the category of Urban/Regional/Small Urban Fixed Routes under 1 Million Miles.

Apple Country Transit, sole winner in the category, was recognized for traveling 173,965 miles with only one accident for the year.

“Here at Apple Country, we have tried to embrace a culture of safety, training, and public service," Transportation Director Jeff Roper said. "This award is a culmination of our efforts to provide safe public transportation in our community.”

Apple Country Transit, which employs nine drivers and six buses, contracts with Henderson County to operate three hourly public transit routes weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. In addition, WCCA’s Apple Country Transportation also offers rural, medical, paratransit and elderly and disabled community transportation services. For a safe ride call (828) 698-8571.