The bill's sponsor, Rep. Julia Howard (R - Davie, Forsyth), says the legislation would make school bus operations more efficient, while saving about $ 19 million in recurring funds over the years. (wunc.org)
On April 27, Auerbach asked the mayor to «quantify your savings once city transit becomes blended into [county bus operations] and if that offset could compensate for any potential exposure.» (hudsonvalleyone.com)
He also called for state lawmakers to pass a law to fund local bus operations now facing service cuts, saying Long Island pays too much to New York City in MTA taxes. (newsday.com)