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TransLink reports ridership gains, fleet repairs and uncertainty over electric bus deliveries
Summary
At its Sept. 10 meeting, TransLink staff said August 2025 finances were about 2% below plan, reported rising ridership on several routes, described recent vehicle repairs and upgrades, and said long-delayed electric buses on order from Phoenix Motorcars face an uncertain timeline despite WisDOT grant awards.
TransLink staff told the committee on Sept. 10 that the agency’s 2025 finances through August are roughly 2% below expectations, ridership on several routes is improving, and the agency is contending with both recent repair costs and uncertainty about long‑pending electric bus orders.
The finance update said two air‑conditioning repairs stood out: one required a full condenser replacement for a high‑mileage bus, and another required an AC recharge that cost about $1,100. Staff reported the agency’s fuel spending has improved compared with recent years and that accounts receivable were cleaned up, leaving roughly $3,200 below target and about $2,000 in current accounts receivable tied to August agency invoices.
Those financial details matter because TransLink is managing…
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