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Board approves $155,000 non-CDL transit bus purchase and school transportation agreement
Summary
The commissioners approved purchase of a 14-seat non-CDL transit bus (total cost $155,000; federal share $132,000; local match $22,000) and an agreement with the school district for Get My Ride to transport students not eligible for district buses.
Elko County approved the purchase of a new non-CDL transit bus and a formal agreement with the Elko County School District for Get My Ride to continue providing transportation for students not eligible for district bus service.
Procurement staff described the vehicle as a 14-seat bus that can be driven without a commercial driver's license; total cost is $155,000 with a federal grant covering $132,000 and a local match of $22,000. Transit program manager Kayla Hopkins explained the route and eligibility: many students served live within a two-mile radius and the arrangement allows students from low-income households to access school.
Commissioners voted to approve the procurement and the intergovernmental agreement. The board said the choice of a non-CDL bus was driven by workforce constraints (difficulty hiring CDL drivers) and budgetary considerations. No opposition was recorded during the meeting.
