In 2021, the agency made plans to cut services and adjust bus times for several routes because it simply did not have enough drivers or mechanics to keep up. Now, two years later, the GRTC reports a full fleet and even more recruits pouring in.
While the new line has stirred up excitement with bus riders and public transit supporters alike, the opening date is several years away. A 2022 report from the Greater Washington Partnership, a consortium of CEOs in the region, estimates construction will require five to 15 years to complete.
Richmond recently opened a new Downtown Transfer Station that serves 17 of its 31 routes. In the short term, it’s a welcome upgrade for anyone needing to change buses downtown. But will bus travel in Richmond continue to gain momentum moving forward?
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