Laketran’s Design a Bus Wrap student art contest is open for entry submittals. Middle school and high school students from Lake County are eligible to enter by submitting original artwork. The theme for this year’s contest is America 250 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Artists are encouraged to […]
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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 eyeing airport service, smartcards in 2026
By Chad Felton | The News-Herald 50th anniversary, HQ renovation, new programs, services mark organization’s sustained growth Laketran kicked off 2025 by celebrating its 50th anniversary and marking the opening of its $22 million renovated and expanded headquarters. The project added 37,670 square feet to the operations and maintenance facility, providing expanded dispatch and scheduling space, […]
Laketran Hiring Event aims to recruit 25 drivers
Lake County, OH – Laketran is excited to announce a hiring event to fill up to 25 part-time bus driver positions to operate its Dial-a-Ride and Rides on Demand services. Drivers will primarily serve seniors and people with disabilities and provide assistance helping customers get around Lake County and to nearby Cuyahoga County medical facilities. […]
Laketran Honored with Two Excellence Awards from Ohio Public Transit Association
Lake County, OH — Laketran was recognized by the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) with two Excellence Awards at the 2025 Best of the Midwest Transit Conference Expo in Columbus, celebrating both organizational collaboration and individual achievement within Ohio’s public transit industry. Laketran received the Collaborative Excellence Award alongside the Geauga County Commissioners for their […]