By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Thursday, March 30, 2017 Laketran may introduce new energy to public transportation in Lake County. Advances in the burgeoning technology of battery-powered electric buses, and their operating and maintenance costs compared to diesel fuel, are making electric buses a more attractive option to power Laketran’s 16 heavy duty, low […]
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Senior population growth impacts Laketran demand on Dial-a-Ride service
The Laketran trustees have granted the agency authorization to apply for federal grant funding for the purchase of 18 paratransit vehicles to replace obsolete buses. The new fleet would increase the Dial-a-Ride fleet by five vehicles by 2018. The transit agency’s current Dial-a-Ride fleet stands at 80. During peak service, 73 are in operation. If […]
Laketran propane-fueled fleet to arrive with new image
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Thursday, December 1, 2016 Laketran will be making the transition to propane-powered Dial-a-Ride buses in spring 2017, which officials say will reduce both operating expenses and vehicle replacement costs, while providing more fuel efficient and eco-friendly public transportation for Lake County. In promotion of the change to propane, the transit […]
Laketran to move to alternative fuel purchasing first propane-fueled fleet
Lake County, OH – Propane will be fueling a savings for Laketran, the regional transit authority for Lake County, Ohio while it provides a more fuel efficient and eco-friendly Dial-a-Ride transportation. Laketran’s Board of Trustees awarded a contract to TESCO Bus Corporation of Oregon, Ohio for the purchase of 8 propane-fueled Dial-a-Ride buses that will […]
Laketran extends service hours for holidays to improve job access and shopping
Extended Holiday Hours operate Monday, November 7-December 31 Local Routes 1-6: Monday-Friday 6am – 10pm and Saturdays 8am – 9pm Dial-a-Ride: Monday-Friday 5am – 10pm and Saturdays 8am – 7pm Download Holiday Schedule here Lake County, OH—On Monday, September 26, 2016, Laketran’s Board of Trustees announced Laketran will provide additional late night service for local […]
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