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City warns Dial‑A‑Ride costs rising; council to consider containment measures
Summary
City staff told commissioners Dial‑A‑Ride ridership and costs have surged; the program is on track to exceed the 2026 budget by about $719,000 and may surpass $1 million this fiscal year, and staff will present cost containment options including fare changes and caps for public input.
The Community and Human Services Commission received an update Wednesday on Claremont's Dial‑A‑Ride service, which staff say has grown sharply and is straining the program budget.
Community Services Director Jeremy Swan told commissioners that the program's rapid growth is on track to push the service over its 2026 budget by approximately $719,000 and that the program may exceed $1,000,000 in…
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