Committee recommends against continuing smart-bus subsidy for 2027 after ridership decline
County staff told the committee Vernon County’s proposed share to continue the regional “smart bus” would be about $113,977 for 2027, while ridership on Vernon routes averaged roughly 11 riders per day; the committee voted to recommend the County Board not continue subsidy and to provide public notice to plan for service loss.
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Vernon County staff presented data showing ridership declines and sharply higher subsidy requirements for the regional smart-bus program, and the committee voted to recommend that the County Board not continue local funding for the service in 2027.
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