The Alexandria Transit Agency is assessing reductions to DASH bus routes as higher diesel fuel prices, increased labor expenses, and an overspending error in an Excel budgeting spreadsheet have created a larger-than-expected financial shortfall.
The agency's city board is reviewing the budget shortfall and considering how route cuts might address the gap. Keith, a bus rider, is among those who could be affected by any service changes.
Higher diesel costs, rising labor wages, and the spreadsheet error together have driven the agency to explore service reductions as a possible response to the fiscal pressure.