Category: DAR

Laketran expands propane fleet to improve efficiency

Aging population demand more efficient service As Dial-a-Ride ridership continues to grow alongside Lake County’s aging population, Laketran is aggressively trying to find ways to make the service more efficient. One of those strategies is transitioning the 85 bus Dial-a-Ride fleet from diesel fuel to propane. General Manager Ben Capelle explained, “There’s some expenses we can’t […]

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State grant propels Laketran’s propane agenda

“This is the kind of transit investment we’re hoping to see more of from the state.” Brian Falkowski Lake County, OH – While state funding for public transportation has been declining annually for almost two decades and the MCO sales tax cut for transit systems and counties statewide is now a reality, Laketran recently received […]

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Welcome Ben Mordush, Laketran’s Customer Outreach Specialist

Meet Ben Mordush, Laketran’s Customer Outreach Specialist. Ben was previously a Dial-a-Ride driver before switching to his new role in August – so you may have seen him on-board! As the Customer Outreach Specialist, Ben manages Laketran’s Travel Training, Seniors on the Go programs and ADA eligibility process. Ben meets with individuals and groups across Lake County to teach […]

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Laketran announces extended holidays hours

Extended holiday hours were announced on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Laketran’s Board of Trustees meeting. Laketran will provide additional late night service for Local Routes 1-6 and Dial-a-Ride service for the holiday season. The extended service hours will operate from Monday, November 13, 2017 through Saturday, December 30, 2017. The extended hours provide additional […]

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