As one of the main transportation services in the area, Central Illinois Public Transit works hard to help the community and be a valid and trustworthy use to the citizens. One service CIPT provides is Travel Training, where they will get together with a group and have them ride on the buses to learn and have a feeling of what the Public Transit has to offer. Nichols said this is one way to put people at ease to riding the bus and vans they provide, as well as educate and have people spread the word of what CIPT provides for the community.

Nichols also said that the public transit fares can be covered by Medicaid as long as the rider's trip is to a medical appointment.

To schedule a ride with CIPT call 855-755-2478, and you can find more information about them on Facebook at Central Illinois Public Transit. Nichols recently appeared on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.