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MetroRide secures federal grants for buses, adds service to Northern Valley Industries route

5869066 · October 1, 2025
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Interim MetroRide director said federal grants will buy 10 new Gillig buses and replace paratransit vehicles; staff added a route to Northern Valley Industries without increasing labor costs and expects maintenance savings after new buses arrive

MetroRide Interim Director Ron Schenke told the Finance Committee Sept. 30 that the transit system secured grants for 10 new Gillig buses and expects maintenance savings and lower operating costs after the vehicles arrive, and that staff recently added a weekday connection to Northern Valley Industries without adding labor costs.

Schenke said the 10…

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