His parents tell 13 ON YOUR SIDE they’d even be willing to pay more for the shuttle if it meant getting to keep the service.Ĭompass Coach is the third party company subcontracted to operate the service. When you’re in a senior living facility and you’re retired, there aren’t a lot of things you can do and it’s nice to get out and get some fresh air,” said Larry. They’re there for like four hours, they have fun, they gamble a little bit, they have lunch.
This also gets them each $10 in slot play and $10 in food credits. The couple pays $10 a piece for each roundtrip. Larry Dykhouse is their son, who also appreciates the shuttle service because it means his parents 'don’t have to drive the 30 miles each way,” to the casino. One couple tells 13 ON YOUR SIDE this will mean losing out on a weekly trip they always look forward to.ĭonna and Barney Dykhouse have been using the shuttle offering rides to Gun Lake Casino for the last few years.ĭonna says it’s 'wonderful for seniors because a lot of us don’t drive anymore long distances. A shuttle service that offers West Michigan seniors rides to Gun Lake Casino in Wayland is coming to an end in about a month.
