The budget includes $15/hour minimum wage for County employees, permanent zero-fare public transit, the creation of a new Alternative Crisis Response program, & more while maintaining the reduced millage-rate from last year.
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District 5 Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the next District 5 townhall on Zero-Fare Public Transit in Athens-Clarke County. We will discuss the ways that Zero-Fare Transit will benefit Athens-Clarke County residents and how we are able to “pay for it”.
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As of January 1, Athens Transit will only accept the exact $1.75 to ride and will not issue change to riders. The Athens-Clarke County website states, “Effective January 1, 2018, Athens Transit will no longer issue “change cards.” Exact fare will be required for all cash paying customers. Change cards will not be accepted after January 1, 2018.” Who will …
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