Lilypad
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Things that make you go hmmmmm-
Maryland is getting out of the business of giving free rides to motorists afraid to drive across the Bay Bridge on their own.
The state has provided the service for years, but Transportation Secretary Bob Flanagan states it ties up employees who could be better used clearing broken down vehicles that cause traffic jams. "That is not a good use of these folks," Flanagan said.
The state is now reviewing proposals from private contractors who would operate the service and charge motorists a fee. Flanagan says the cost of the service won't be decided until officials discuss the proposal with community groups. He has not said when the new program would begin.
One bidder from Kent Island, Harry Kane, would charge $50 for a trip between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and $75 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. State officials say about 4,000 trips are made annually, but Kane believes that number could be cut in half once travelers find out they have to pay.
Sounds like the "frequent flyers" who call 911 when they have a cold and there is a houseful of folks and 6 cars sitting in their driveway.
Maryland is getting out of the business of giving free rides to motorists afraid to drive across the Bay Bridge on their own.
The state has provided the service for years, but Transportation Secretary Bob Flanagan states it ties up employees who could be better used clearing broken down vehicles that cause traffic jams. "That is not a good use of these folks," Flanagan said.
The state is now reviewing proposals from private contractors who would operate the service and charge motorists a fee. Flanagan says the cost of the service won't be decided until officials discuss the proposal with community groups. He has not said when the new program would begin.
One bidder from Kent Island, Harry Kane, would charge $50 for a trip between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and $75 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. State officials say about 4,000 trips are made annually, but Kane believes that number could be cut in half once travelers find out they have to pay.
Sounds like the "frequent flyers" who call 911 when they have a cold and there is a houseful of folks and 6 cars sitting in their driveway.
How are peple from out of state supposed to know that there is a 75.00 fee. ? So they get there and decide to croos on their own then panic and wreck up some stuff so that it keeps the other fellows busy? KNUCLEHEADS!
Some professional.
