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Commission clarifies bus labeling after shift from public transit use
Summary
Staff said buses used only for private shuttles must remove the city transit designation; commissioners agreed the phone number can remain and that job ads should note CDL Class C requirements to recruit drivers.
City staff and commissioners discussed labeling and use of city buses after guidance from state contacts about public-transit requirements.
A Committee member said state staff advised that if the city uses buses only for private shuttles or chartered trips (for example, for bank or employer shuttles), the public-transit decal should be removed. Staff confirmed the public-transit designation can be removed while keeping the local "Hazen bussing" identity for other uses and that the office phone can still be used to arrange private shuttles.
Commissioners also discussed recruitment for a driver position, advising job advertisements emphasize a Class C commercial driver license (CDL) and that the city can assist candidates in obtaining licensure. No formal policy change was recorded; staff said they will update decals and job postings as discussed.
