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County told ShowBus may stop service; officials discuss transition options and contracts

3683259 · June 5, 2025
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Summary

County transportation planners said a contracted provider, ShowBus, signaled it may end service in the county; board members discussed transitional contracts, a possible provider from Vermilion County stepping up and the need to preserve rural transit service.

County officials told the board that ShowBus — a local provider used under contract for rural transportation — indicated it may no longer service parts of Iroquois County, prompting discussion of transition options and inter-county contracts.

Committee members who attended regional meetings said Vermilion County provider Chris (as referenced in the meeting) and other operators have capacity to absorb some routes but not immediately; a three- to…

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