The final word is in. These cuts are not as severe as the ones previously mentioned, but they will definitely hurt bus riders.
The BusLine – (414) 344-6711
The BusLine will no longer feature live operators. The phone line will be completely automated. Milwaukee will be the only major city in America without live operators on it’s mass transit system’s phone line to assist with trip planning.
Route Modifications to go into effect January 3, 2010:
14 Forest Home/Howard – The entire 43rd and Howard branch of the Rt. 14 will be eliminated.
35 35th Street – All Rt. 35 service to Southridge will be eliminated. Rt. 35 will only go as far as 35th & Loomis at Howard.
Increased wait times on various routes – The County has decreased the number of buses put into service each day. Less buses on the street results in longer waits. The County has not been forthcoming on just what routes will be affected.