Earlene Teaster, the City Administrator of Pigeon Forge, has confirmed that the Pigeon Forge Mass Transit System is temporarily suspended after members of the staff tested positive for COVID-19.
She explained that this was done since there are many who visit the city regularly, and it is important that all of them, transit employees and their families remain healthy and safe.
She also mentioned the fact that the winter schedule has been reduced due to a staffing shortage. Of the 30 employees who work for the system, 10-12 are not working at this time due to sickness or quarantine.
Teaster also mentioned that employees are stringent about following CDC guidelines while they are at work, but there is no way to know who they will be exposed to while they are on and off the clock.
While the trolleys are not in use, they will be thoroughly sanitized. According to Teaster, the trolley barn, each trolley, and the administrative offices will receive a thorough cleaning.
The hope is that all of the people who are not working due to illness will make an excellent recovery and have the ability to return to work. As for the date when this would be possible, the aim is to have the trolleys back up and running at 8 a.m. on December 16.
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