Amador County - Fares on Amador Transit’s in-county bus routes have been slashed and routes adjusted in an effort to provide low-cost, reliable transportation to as many Amador County residents as possible. Riders can buy a daily pass for $3.00 and use it for unlimited rides on all in-county routes - from the bus stop closest to their home or business, to anywhere in the county the system travels, and back. Fares on the Jackson-Sutter Creek Express Shuttle are now 50 cents per stop. The new rates do not apply to the transit system’s Sacramento routes. A rate cut review was ordered by the Amador Regional Transit District’s board of directors during a special meeting on May 19; the new rates and route adjustments were set by Amador Transit staff and are in effect now. Before the board’s direction was established, every time a rider got on a bus, the cost was $2 for general fare passengers. “It’s time to make riding an Amador Transit bus as inexpensive as possible,” said board chairman Greg Baldwin. “We know public transportation is very important now. We’ve had financial difficulties like so many others and the Amador Transit board understands that a reduction in cost will help riders use the bus system.” At a cost of $3 a day to ride anywhere the buses run in Amador County, the Amador Transit system is undercutting the price of putting gas in most private vehicles. “There are so many benefits to using the bus now,” said Assistant Transit Manager Joyce Jones. “For example, if someone uses their private vehicle to travel from Pioneer to Jackson, and then to Ione and back to Pioneer, by the end of the day, they will very likely spend more than $3 in gasoline.” She added that simply running chores around Jackson and Sutter Creek could cost more than $3 a day in gas for a private car. Using public transportation spares wear and tear on private cars, and with regular use, can save on auto insurance rates. Jones said the cost of riding the Jackson-Sutter Creek Express Shuttle has also been cut to 50 cents each time a rider boards the bus. “But if you expect to travel between Jackson and Sutter Creek frequently during the day, you can buy a daily pass for $3 instead.” There have been several changes to the bus schedule as part of a board direction to reduce cost while providing the best service. For a complete list, go to www.amadortransit.com or call 209-267-9395. Via Press Release This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thursday, 29 July 2010 06:04
Amador Transit Slashes In-County Bus Route Fares
Amador County - Fares on Amador Transit’s in-county bus routes have been slashed and routes adjusted in an effort to provide low-cost, reliable transportation to as many Amador County residents as possible. Riders can buy a daily pass for $3.00 and use it for unlimited rides on all in-county routes - from the bus stop closest to their home or business, to anywhere in the county the system travels, and back. Fares on the Jackson-Sutter Creek Express Shuttle are now 50 cents per stop. The new rates do not apply to the transit system’s Sacramento routes. A rate cut review was ordered by the Amador Regional Transit District’s board of directors during a special meeting on May 19; the new rates and route adjustments were set by Amador Transit staff and are in effect now. Before the board’s direction was established, every time a rider got on a bus, the cost was $2 for general fare passengers. “It’s time to make riding an Amador Transit bus as inexpensive as possible,” said board chairman Greg Baldwin. “We know public transportation is very important now. We’ve had financial difficulties like so many others and the Amador Transit board understands that a reduction in cost will help riders use the bus system.” At a cost of $3 a day to ride anywhere the buses run in Amador County, the Amador Transit system is undercutting the price of putting gas in most private vehicles. “There are so many benefits to using the bus now,” said Assistant Transit Manager Joyce Jones. “For example, if someone uses their private vehicle to travel from Pioneer to Jackson, and then to Ione and back to Pioneer, by the end of the day, they will very likely spend more than $3 in gasoline.” She added that simply running chores around Jackson and Sutter Creek could cost more than $3 a day in gas for a private car. Using public transportation spares wear and tear on private cars, and with regular use, can save on auto insurance rates. Jones said the cost of riding the Jackson-Sutter Creek Express Shuttle has also been cut to 50 cents each time a rider boards the bus. “But if you expect to travel between Jackson and Sutter Creek frequently during the day, you can buy a daily pass for $3 instead.” There have been several changes to the bus schedule as part of a board direction to reduce cost while providing the best service. For a complete list, go to www.amadortransit.com or call 209-267-9395. Via Press Release This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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