Boone County The Boone Area Transit System provides rides to people across the county, but its operations have been stifled by a broad recall and riders and staff say a solution has yet to arrive.

For about 20 years, the Boone Area Transit System or BATS has provided transportation to people who might not have other options.

"I am special needs, said Kaitlin Morris, a rider of the transit system. I have two shunts in my head, and I just for me, I don't feel comfortable driving. And transit has helped me get to places from the water park... to work.. to the movie theater if I want to go to Walmart."

That independence is something BATS provides to hundreds across the county. The executive director said ridership in July was the highest they have ever seen.

"Then this recall came about, A

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