By Alex Benzegala
Panhandle Post
The National Coalition for a Week Without Driving announces the first-ever National Week Without Driving challenge, which will be held October 2-8, 2023.
Open Plains Transit will be offering free local rides in rural Box Butte County, Sheridan and Cherry County communities (intercity connections not included), October 2nd-6th, 8-4. Advanced reservations are required, contingent upon availability and weather and are first come, first served. Please call Open Plains Transit at 308-761-8747 to reserve today.
The #WeekWithoutDriving challenges elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to understand the barriers for nondrivers. Participants can get around however they want but can’t drive themselves. This applies to all activities — not just work commutes. The challenge isn't about not using a car, rather it's to see what it's like to not be the one able to drive, to better understand what it’s like to try to navigate their communities without the privilege of driving.