Door-Tran is finding out that despite concerns about the pandemic, people in Door County still need to get around. The number of requested rides have been slowly picking back up as people become more comfortable getting around. Many of Door-Tran’s volunteer drivers have sat on the sidelines since the pandemic started as a part of the at-risk population. Thanks to a loyal stable of volunteers spread throughout the county, interim executive director Nikki Voight says the need in the community is still being met, though they are getting overworked.

Voight says volunteers do get reimbursed for their mileage and are given the necessary materials needed to give their riders and themselves safe. So far this year, Door-Tran’s volunteer drivers have provided the equivalent of $9,200 in donated time. You can contact Door-Tran for more information on how you can become a volunteer driver.