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Residents press council on failing trolley service after missed medical rides

Ojai City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents told the council the Ojai trolley frequently misses runs and leaves riders stranded, including missed medical appointments; staff said several drivers are in preemployment checks and that hiring would shift service away from contract drivers.

Several Ojai residents told the City Council Wednesday that the local trolley service has deteriorated, leaving older and transit‑dependent riders stranded and missing medical appointments.

Mariah Mault said she missed two appointments because the trolley did not run, including an important medical visit she had to reschedule for February after repeated calls to a…

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