Statement from COLTS

Timothy McGrath, Executive Director

October 27, 2022

Shared Ride Vans

COLTS, the County of Lackawanna Transit System, is collaborating with the Scranton Police Department following the theft of more than a dozen catalytic converters from its shared ride vans. 

The thefts occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday at the agency’s North South Road complex.

COLTS is communicating with its riders to minimize service interruptions for the remainder of the week 

Shared ride transportation will continue, un-interrupted, for medical-related and disability travel while non-essential trips will pause. 

“We are grateful that this incident did not prevent us from providing essential, life-sustaining trips for which our clients depend upon COLTS for transportation,” said COLTS Executive Director Tim McGrath. 

Trips that are considered essential include ADA, medical, dialysis, and employment. They will be provided as normal tomorrow. 

Non-essential trips were canceled Thursday. 

It is expected that full shared ride service will resume early next week.

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