Laketran aims to aid Mentor industries’ quest for workers on Tyler Boulevard

By James Ewinger, The Plain Dealer | January 22, 2018 PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Laketran and Mentor city planners are looking for ways to turn the transit system into an economic driver along Tyler Boulevard, which is home to at least 200 businesses – most involved in light and medium manufacturing. The quest is for the best way […]

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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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Laketran considering alternate fuel for its local route fleet

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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