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Agency presents driver-pay differences and recommends scaling MTI grants back to core level
Summary
Agency staff reported driver wages typically range from $50,000 to $70,000 and health-benefit contributions vary; they recommended returning the Mobility & Transportation Innovation program to roughly $300k–$350k annually while using one-time funds for special projects.
Ross McDonald presented data to the committee showing wide variation in driver compensation across regions and providers and outlined recommendations for the state Mobility & Transportation Innovation (MTI) grant program.
McDonald said wage data gathered from providers show annual pay commonly between $50,000 and $70,000 for bus drivers and that health-plan contributions differ by employer; "a few of our union shops, GMT and TVT, pay a 100%" of…
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