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Move Sullivan officials review past fare trials, say costs exceeded revenues; five-year plan will examine options
Summary
County presenters recapped past fare-box experiments and a $2-per-ride pilot, which was discontinued in mid-2023 because collection costs exceeded revenue. Electronic fare-system quotes were cited at $250,000–$500,000; staff said a five-year plan will analyze revenue and route tradeoffs, including low-use Route E in Livingston Manor and Roscoe.
County transit staff reviewed the history of fare collection on Move Sullivan and described options under consideration as the county develops a five-year plan.
The county previously trialed low-cost mechanical fare boxes and a $2-per-ride structure (or three rides for $5) and collected fares until mid-2023. Staff said buses had to come into the government center for counting, required sheriff presence for…
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