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CART on-demand transportation cut

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Summary

The Council cut the CART bus subsidy by $30,124, which reduces the on-demand ride service to three days a week starting January 1 — a real loss for seniors and residents without cars who rely on demand rides.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$30,124 saved; on-demand rides drop to three days a week.

✅Who benefits

Taxpayers through reduced spending.

⚠️Who could be affected

Riders who need on-demand transportation on the other four days of the week.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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