Seeking public transportation while staying at a traveling nurses rental?

When traveling, one of the key aspects of visiting a new city is the public transportation. That’s because public transit can make life and parking SO much easier! Granted, when you drive your own vehicle to your next hospital assignment, other forms of transport aren’t as necessary. Still, it’s very helpful to know all the options when moving to a new town and traveling nurses rental. In this post, we’ll discuss the primary form of public transit in Shreveport LA as well as some other options you may want to consider.

Planes, trains, automobiles and buses for traveling nurses!

Shreveport’s bus system is called SporTran and offers longtime residents and visitors alike a break from driving around the city. SporTran runs more than 20 routes and primarily serves the downtown Shreveport vicinity. However, there is an East Bossier City LA loop and a route that serves the airport among other areas. If you’re interested in checking out where the buses go, use this map for more information.

Other options for transit in Shreveport include Uber and Lyft.

Why would a traveling nurse need public transportation?

A couple of reasons might include the following…

  • You traveled here on temporary assignment via airplane and don’t have a car.
  • Your car is being serviced by an auto mechanic and you need an alternative mode of transport.
  • You want to ride the bus downtown for a large event because you won’t have to fight traffic this way.
  • You’re flying home to see family for the holidays and need a ride to the airport.
  • You want to help the environment by reducing air pollution.
  • You want to reduce mental stress caused by dealing with traffic on the road.

Tips for safety on public transit

As a nurse on temporary assignment at a Louisiana hospital, you know that safety is an important aspect of everyday life. After all, you’re striving to help defend, protect and save lives at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport or another nearby medical center every workday! Below are some tips for staying safe on the bus…

  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times…when waiting for and entering the bus, while riding and when exiting.
  • Know the bus route and when you need to get off the bus.
  • Keep your personal possessions within sight at all times.
  • Wear a mask while on the bus.
  • Follow the posted rules for SporTran.
  • Listen to your gut…if you notice something suspicious, talk to your bus driver.

Looking for a good traveling nurses rental in Shreveport?

You’ve come to the right place if you’re seeking fully furnished travel nurse housing! We rent out condos that feature an equipped kitchen area complete with stove, fridge, pots & pans etc. In addition, each rental has washer and dryer units, leather recliners, HDTV, office desk with printer and more. As an added bonus, when you rent from us, you’re renting directly from the owner! That means your landlord is truly someone who cares about the upkeep and maintenance of her properties.

Contact Debi today about your spot in a traveling nurses rental through Shreveport-Bossier Corporate Housing. We offer discounts for medical professionals as well as military discounts for those serving at nearby Barksdale AFB.

Sources: https://www.flyshreveport.com/197/Bus-TransitGreyhoundAMTRAK, https://www.savingwhiz.com/savemoney/bus/, (1) https://www.nationalexpresstransit.com/blog/9-benefits-of-public-transportation/