What a treat we had today from Deidre Brown COO of Golden Empire Transit District. Deidre is the latest of a long line of GET Rotarians that have contributed greatly. Today Deidre was selected by President Cheryl Scott to provide the Vocational Moment. And I can certainly see why. Deidre is sitting on a $31.5 million operating budget and 350 plus employees. Geez, that’s a lot to sit on Deidre. New to Bakersfield, she is sitting pretty as GET is unfolding some pretty innovative ideas to “GET” competitive in a very competitive transportation market.Deidre revealed to us that GET is implementing their pilot RYDE Program. She said this program focuses on passenger door-to-door pick-up and delivery. Intended as a rival to UBER and LYFT, Deidre states RYDE can be accessed with the use of an app called Trans Loc. Deidre told us the service is primarily available within southwest Bakersfield at this time. As time progresses, we will see RYDE in other areas, too! Let’s support GET’s new service!