Posted on 03/19/2020 1:45:32 AM PDT by Libloather
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -- Madison’s Metro Transit won’t stop running during the coronavirus outbreak, but the bus service is drastically cutting back on the number of passengers who will be allowed on any given line and will eventually draw back the number of routes it runs in a day.
Starting Wednesday, Metro Transit will cap the number of passengers allowed on the bus to 15 riders.
It is asking people to take the bus for essential trips, for example: if they are going to work, a medical appointment, or the grocery store. In all other cases, passengers should try to find alternate transportation.
Riders are also asked to get off the bus through its rear doors. Once onboard, passengers are asked to stay at least six feet away from the driver and other passengers.
On Monday, Metro Transit will begin drawing back the number of routes in a day and will mainly being following its Saturday schedule. Additionally, it will offer regular commuter service to Verona/Epic (55 & 75), Fitchburg (44, 48, & 49) and Middleton. UW Campus routes will also use standard weekday service during the week.
The City says as the new service continues it may increase the number of buses on a route to help meet demand.
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I know one of the management team guys for the Cincinnati (OH) Metro bus system. They have 300 buses.
He told me yesterday that they plan to operate for one more week, until they run out of the chemical fumigation spray that they spray in every bus every night.
After that, they are making arrangements to be closed entirely for at least one month.
He is hearing that the total shutdown of the country will last at least until May 1.
That was disappointing news.
That’s funny since practically no one uses public transit up here in Manitowoc and Green Bay.
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