Fewer buses through WOTB?
Tipster Kristen sent us this plea to keep buses running through WOTB…
I wanted to bring your attention to the GRTC’s current plan to eliminate nine bus routes in the City of Richmond and surrounding counties by September purportedly due to low ridership. While I’m sure cancellation of any of the nine routes will cause hardship on many riders, I personally can speak to the hardship the cancellation of Westhampton 16 and the Main Street/Church Hill 13 will cause, not to mention GRTC’s absurd timing, in light of the pressing need for improved public transportation. The Westhampton/16 travels from University of Richmond, downtown, with most of its route on Grove and Hanover Avenues, and Franklin and Grace Streets. The Main Street/13 travels from Church Hill through downtown, out to River Road on Cary Street, and then back through Carytown on its way downtown. I have been riding both buses to and from work for the past four years and can assure you that ridership is up substantially in the recent months.
There is a public forum on the matter next Monday 7/28 Tuesday 7/29 at 6 pm. I don’t want this travesty to merely slip through the cracks without attention. I am trying to raise awareness amongst bus riders and local groups that may have interest.
Thank you for your time.
Kristen
When is the last time you rode a GRTC bus?
