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transportation2 years ago

The Disruptive Effects of Baltimore's Light Rail Shutdown

The suspension of Light Rail services in Baltimore due to a "fire event" in October is causing significant disruptions for commuters and students. The Maryland Transit Administration is conducting inspections and repairs to the fleet of cars, and while train cars may still be in operation, riders are advised not to board them. The MTA is providing free shuttle service, but some riders have reported difficulties tracking the shuttles. Students, in particular, are heavily impacted, with hundreds having to find alternative transportation to school. Bus service is currently the most reliable option while the Light Rail remains shut down.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#bus-service#commuters#light-rail
transportation2 years ago

MTA Intensifies Efforts to Combat Fare Evasion on Buses

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin cracking down on fare evasion on city buses in September after reporting $315 million in losses last year. Unarmed fare enforcement agents have been deployed to local bus services to address the issue. Fare evasion on buses accounted for nearly half of the estimated $700 million lost to non-payment in 2022. The MTA plans to focus on routes near high-risk areas and will first issue warnings and provide information about reduced fare options before issuing summonses. The agency also intends to tighten subway turnstiles and redesign entry barriers to deter fare evasion.

via New York Post |
#bus-service#crackdown#fare-evasion
transportation2 years ago

Metro Transit Extends Service for Taylor Swift Concerts in Minneapolis

Metro Transit will extend light-rail and/or bus service after the Taylor Swift concerts in Minneapolis due to expected high demand. About 60,000 people are expected to attend the sold-out shows at U.S. Bank Stadium each night, and the last Green and Blue Line trains leave the stadium station about 11:30, while the 3 ½-hour concert may go longer. The agency cited staffing shortages and said it was offering overtime pay to attract drivers.

via Star Tribune|
#bus-service#light-rail#metro-transit
transportation2 years ago

Megabus expands routes to include Quincy, St. Louis, Peoria, and Indianapolis.

Megabus, one of the largest bus companies in North America, has partnered with Burlington Trailways to offer expanded service options for 48 mid-west cities, including daily trips between Quincy and 11 other towns. Additional service will also be offered between Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, Iowa City, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. Schedules are now available and tickets can be purchased for travel beginning on March 27.

via WGEM|
#burlington-trailways#bus-service#megabus