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Transit budget trims part‑time positions, seeks funds for fleet repairs and a microtransit study
Summary
Richmond Transit reported a 2026 budget that reduces part‑time driver payroll, keeps full‑time headcount near current levels, requests additional fleet‑maintenance funds for aging transmissions, and seeks a professional-services contract to study microtransit options to fill service gaps.
Transit staff told the Committee that the 2026 transit budget reduces part‑time salaries (from $58,000 to $23,000 projected) because the department historically has not filled those positions. Staff said they currently operate 11 full‑time drivers (rising to 14 during the year) and that all drivers are unionized full‑time employees. Transit explained it runs a 12‑hour service day and…
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