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GoBus officials urge Clark County to promote new intercity routes serving Springfield
Summary
GoBus staff briefed the commissioners on expanded intercity service connecting Springfield to Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, noting amenities, distance‑based fares, and that about 52% of riders are students; county leaders agreed to help promote ridership.
Kirby Dearth, Transit Coordinator in the Office of Transit, gave a presentation on GoBus, an Ohio Department of Transportation‑subsidized rural intercity bus program that expanded service into western Ohio this March and now links Springfield on northbound and southbound loops. He said the service offers Wi‑Fi, an onboard restroom, outlets and airplane‑style seating, and that “about 52% of riders are students.”
Dearth described distance‑based fares (typically $5–$25, up to about $40 for very long trips) and emphasized local partnerships to build ridership, asking the County to share GoBus information through its Facebook page and community partners. Commissioners praised the service as an affordable travel option that connects riders to airports, universities and regional transit hubs.
