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Regional transit provider raises fares, outlines maintenance and staffing challenges
Summary
A regional transit representative told the Story County Board of Supervisors on July 1 that fares increased as operating costs outpaced revenues, and the agency is pursuing a federally funded maintenance facility while facing vehicle lead-time and staffing pressures.
Brooke Ramsey, a presenter for the regional public transit provider, told the Story County Board of Supervisors on July 1 that the system raised fares and is pursuing a maintenance facility after a difficult budget year. Ramsey said the provider moved town fares from $2.50 to $3 and in-county trips from $5 to $6, effective the day of the meeting.
Ramsey said the system provided more than 30,000 trips last year in Story County and served 973 unique riders. She noted on-time performance of about 95 percent and high customer ratings from trip surveys, while warning that rising parts, fuel and insurance costs have outpaced revenue. "We did have to do the fare increase," Ramsey said, noting the last increase was in September…
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