A new era in public transportation is about to begin as 13 transit agencies prepare to launch EZfare, an app-based, cashless, fare payment solution that will make riding public transit easier and more convenient than ever before. Laketran will be available to demonstrate EZfare to the media and customers at four community events that coincide […]
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Bus riders have a new way to pay fares with EZfare app
Fewer people carry cash these days, which can be a barrier if you need to catch a bus and are expected to have exact change. Starting today, Laketran riders can use their smartphones to pay for their bus fare by downloading the EZfare app. EZfare lets riders purchase bus passes on their smartphone and then […]
Laketran rider, police remind drivers of crosswalk safety
By Tyler Rigg | The News-Herald | Saturday, May 4, 2019 After a recent incident at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Robinhood Drive, a Willoughby man is reminding fellow residents of the importance of crosswalk safety. Through social media, resident Terry McCann, who is blind, highlighted that drivers should be cautious when turning through […]
Laketran to build transit center on Lakeland Community College campus
By Chad Felton, The News-Herald | Saturday, February 23, 2019 Lakeland Community College is expanding its partnership with Laketran to build an intermodal transit center on its campus. The new structure will serve the 65,000 annual passengers using Laketran’s Local Routes, Park-n-Ride service to Cleveland and the recently added Campus Loop – Route 7 shuttle service at Lakeland. […]
Laketran sees savings from fuel consortium led by Akron METRO RTA
By Chad Felton, The News Herald | Monday, December 31, 2018 While Laketran’s traditional sources of revenue have been lagging or uncertain, such as state and federal funding, the regional transit system has been able to depend on continued savings from a fuel consortium led by Akron METRO RTA to keep service operating. “This past year alone, Laketran […]
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