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WTAP News
Posted: 11:23 PM May 8, 2008
Last Updated: 11:23 PM May 8, 2008
Reporter: Courtney Rochon
Email Address: courtney.rochon@wtap.com

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The Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority says each month they are noticing new passengers hitching a ride.

The past four months, drivers have noticed more people on taking the bus.

April had a 5% increase. Nearly 950 people took the bus each day in April.

It costs $.50 to take a ride in Parkersburg or Vienna.

Students, seniors, and people with disabilities pay $.25.

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Posted by: Fleming Location: Vienna on May 9, 2008 at 08:05 AM
I live on a bus route and for the past 3 yrs. I have watched the busses go past my house with 2-3 people. How, when fuel is so expensive can we justify those, 8 miles to the gallon trips every half hour? Reality is that what I see in Vienna confirms my tax dollars are mispent

Posted by: Carroll on May 9, 2008 at 05:56 AM
That is what people need to do!! Quit driving, only when of great need! TAKE THE BUS.

Posted by: Barry Location: Parkersburg on May 9, 2008 at 04:13 AM
Excellent news! :)