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Cab company offers free rides to seniors in lower income communities due to coronavirus

You must be over 60 and live in the city of Columbia to receive the free rides.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Original Blue Ribbon Taxi Company is offering free rides to those over 60 who live in lower income neighborhoods in Columbia. 

The company is offering this service as a way to help during the coronavirus pandemic.  

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According to Barbara Dodtson, president of the Original Blue Taxi Company, the rides would be once a week if seniors are going to to doctor's appointments, grocery stores or the pharmacy. 

Others can ride at a 15 percent discount. 

If you want to know more you can call Dodtson at (803) 786-9472 or go to their website here

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