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Access Public Transportation reports ridership, funding cuts and sharply higher bus costs
Summary
Access Public Transportation said it provided more than 15,000 rides since July and 1,100 county rides in the past six months but is facing KDOT operational funding cuts, reduced weekend service and double‑priced buses that complicate fleet replacement.
Blake Cruz, transportation manager for Access Public Transportation in Hays, briefed the County Commission on the system's ridership and funding on Jan. 21.
Cruz said Access provided more than 15,000 rides since July 1 and delivered over 1,100 Ellis County rides in the prior six months. He said county rides continue on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays but overall ridership is lower than in previous years.
Cruz told commissi…
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