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REPORT - CITYBUS TEMPORARY TRANSIT SERVICE MODIFICATION TO ADDRESS STAFFING SHORTAGE
BACKGROUND: As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued, the City has been unsuccessful in recruiting enough new bus drivers to replace retiring drivers, inhibiting CityBus’ ability to restore service to the desired pre-pandemic levels. CityBus has experienced a net reduction in bus operators which threatens to impact service reliability on a near daily basis. To ensure consistent, reliable service for the public, the Transit Division proposes a minor temporary service reduction to be in effect until enough new drivers are recruited and trained to sustain higher service levels.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a temporary minor reduction of weekday frequency on Santa Rosa CityBus Route 1 to ensure service reliability during the current staffing shortage.
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