Laketran and the Lake County Board of Commissioners announced today an expansion of the Seniors on the Go program to include fare-free rides on Laketran’s Local Routes 1–9, providing older adults with greater flexibility, independence, and access to destinations throughout Lake County. In May 2025, the two agencies launched Seniors on the Go to help […]
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Laketran Launches EZfare Smartcards and Transit Vending Machines, Expanding Modern Fare Payment Options
Lake County, OH – Laketran is taking another major step toward modernizing its fare collection system with the launch of new EZfare smartcards and transit vending machines, expanding convenient payment options for riders who prefer cash or do not use smartphones. The initiative is the latest in Laketran’s multi-year effort to enhance fare payment accessibility […]
Laketran Freezes Local Route Fares to Support Residents During SNAP Suspension
UPDATE: Laketran will resume Local Route fare collection on Monday, December 1. Lake County, OH — With the federal government suspending SNAP benefits beginning November 1, 17,000 Lake County residents will be affected, including 6,200 children and 2,510 seniors. To help ensure residents can continue to access food resources during this period, Laketran is providing free […]
Laketran provides free rides to vote in May 6 primary election
Lake County residents can take Laketran’s Local Routes 1-9 or schedule a Dial-a-Ride bus free to their polling location for the May 6 primary election. Free rides are also available for early voting before Election Day at the Lake County Board of Elections at 105 Main Street in Painesville. Polling locations in Lake County are […]
Transit agencies reserve a front seat on buses to honor Rosa Parks
Laketran and Geauga Transit, in collaboration with the NAACP of Lake County, Pay Tribute to Rosa Parks During Black History Month [Lake/Geauga County, OH] – Laketran and Geauga Transit, in partnership with the NAACP of Lake County, are proudly honoring the life and enduring legacy of Rosa Parks, the courageous civil rights icon whose pivotal […]