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Council closes transit hearing after staff reports ridership up but farebox ratio far below TDA target
Summary
At a required public hearing, the city’s finance director reported ridership rose 58% to 4,992 in FY24-25 while the farebox ratio improved to 1.25%. Council adopted a resolution finding no unmet transit needs reasonable to meet in the city; staff will pursue a transit development plan and public outreach.
The Tehachapi City Council closed its annual transit-needs public hearing after staff reported ridership gains but a continuing shortfall in farebox recovery that keeps the city below Transportation Development Act requirements.
The finance director told the council that ridership in fiscal year 2024–25 increased by 58%, reaching 4,992 rides, while total operating cost rose “five and a half percent.” The director said the city’s farebox ratio — the share of expenses covered by fare revenue — rose to “1.25%,” up from 0.54% the previous year.
“To satisfy the [TDA] requirement, the city was able to use…
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