Citrus Connection is adapting to meet the public transportation needs of Polk County residents by expanding its evening hours.

For Shanice Lawson taking the bus is the main way she gets around town.

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Lawson is not alone, as 70% of bus riders count on the Citrus Connection to get to their jobs.

"To go to work. To get things done, errands, going to the store, things like that," Lawson said.

Service times vary depending on the bus route but the latest is at 7:15 p.m. Lawson said that leaves riders who work evening shifts stranded. She too has had to find an alternate way home.

I ended up having to call my mom. Actually, she lives up the road from the terminal, so I got lucky. Others aren't as lucky because theyre stuck, and they don't have people to h

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