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end of free bus rides? - Bullwinkle - 01-29-2011
Charging 50 cents or a dollar per ride would raise more than $700,000 a year, Kenoi said, indicating fee hikes in other areas also may be necessary.
"These are not the most-popular decisions," he said, "but they're very, very necessary ones.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2011/01/28/local_news/local03.txt
RE: end of free bus rides? - LeeE - 01-29-2011
Didn't they spend $400,000.00 last year on new furniture and window dressings?
Aloha,
Lee
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RE: end of free bus rides? - KeaauRich - 01-29-2011
Perhaps, but hopefully that's a one-time expense vs. an on-going (and increasing) cost of providing free bus transportation. I mean seriously, you can ride the bus for free from here to Kona???
RE: end of free bus rides? - David M - 01-29-2011
Personally, I've never agreed with the free bus, especially the free ride to work for the union voters.
I'd favor a low cost pass system for seniors and students and a reasonable fee for those that use it so they don't have to drive to work.
David
Ninole Resident
RE: end of free bus rides? - Rob Tucker - 01-29-2011
I think that the free bus is critical to some members of our community. Perhaps ride vouchers could be provided to the most needy. A disadvantaged student trying to get to school? A disabled grandmother wanting to visit her daughter in Kona? A single mom trying to get to a job interview?
I would support free bus vouchers for those in real need.