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Richardson County approves 50-cent increase to county transit fare
Summary
The Richardson County Board of Commissioners approved a $0.50 fare increase for Richardson County Transit — from $1.50 to $2.00 — after being told the change would generate about $2,500 to offset rising insurance and fuel costs. The vote was unanimous May 6.
The Richardson County Board of Commissioners voted May 6 to raise the Richardson County Transit fare from $1.50 to $2.00 to help cover higher insurance and fuel costs.
Kay Wissmann of Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership told the board the $0.50 increase would generate approximately $2,500 in additional revenue and noted it has been 17 years since the last fare change. "The proposed rate increase would generate $2,500 in additional revenue for the program which is needed to meet the increased costs of insurance and fuel," Wissmann said.
Commissioner Rick Karas moved to approve SENCA’s recommendation; Chairman John Caverzagie seconded the motion. The roll-call vote was Karas-aye, Campbell-aye, Caverzagie-aye.
The board record does not specify an effective date for the new fare; no amendment or phased implementation was recorded. The meeting packet indicated the projected revenue increase but did not include a line-item change to the transit budget in the minutes. The board did not record public comment on the item at this session.
The board adjourned at 11:25 a.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
