JANESVILLE Seeing a problem and finding a solution has long been Jose Massas-Caraballos life motto
In December of 2021, Massas-Caraballo and his wife, Shanan, saw a problem in Janesville they believed they could fix.
Shanan and Jose Massas-Caraballo started Massas Transportation in 2021 to provide rides to those who are disabled, need a medical transport, or other otherwise need help getting to appointments and other destinations.
KYLIE BALK-YAATENEN / KYLIE.BALKYAATENEN@apg-sw.com
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