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Board authorizes monthly finance matters; administration explains expanded van and taxi services and Where's the Bus limitations
Summary
The board approved monthly finance matters. Transportation staff explained increased use of van and taxi services for routes with low ridership, explained cost differentials versus yellow buses, and said the Where's the Bus app currently integrates only with yellow buses.
The Milwaukee Board approved the district's monthly finance matters, including authorization to make purchases and reports on contracts and grants. During discussion, transportation officials explained why the district is expanding non-yellow-bus services (vans and taxis) for low-density routes and special programs.
David Fiferic, senior director of business transportation…
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