Lost account balances, disappearing monthly passes, and malfunctioning ticket terminals are just the tip of the iceberg. ‘These issues must be investigated and fixed,’ a transit rep told us.
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$750K grant for BART had strings attached: ICE cooperationÂ
Under court order, FEMA stopped requiring security grantees to collaborate with immigration enforcement on Oct. 21. But AC Transit will not apply, after facing community pressure to protect riders.
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East Bay officials say local customs operation halted; Richmond mayor says ‘remain alert’
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that federal Customs and Border Enforcement agents have paused East Bay operations.
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Is your AC Transit bus line changing? New routes begin this Sunday
The 72R on San Pablo Road, serving the Hilltop area and Contra Costa College, will become the less frequent 72L. The 18 will be rerouted. Several lines be eliminated.
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Cracking down on fare jumpers didn’t make BART safer or increase revenue, report finds
The Center for Policing Equity partnered with BART to produce a report that’s skeptical of the agency’s claims.
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BART shutdown caused by old control system that’s due to be modernized
BART’s control system has been in use since 1972.
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Here’s how to apply for a $2K e-bike voucher
California is giving away 1,000 vouchers to help encourage the use of electric bikes. Learn if you qualify and how to get one.
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AC Transit to raise bus fares 20%, the first hike since 2020
In the next 15 months, the cash price of a bus ride will be $3.
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‘We cannot remain silent’: Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy
The community has drawn parallels between what happened to families like the flower growers of Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito, and Trump’s immigration policies.
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AC Transit director who accused the board of a ‘sweetheart deal’ gets scolded for bullying
Ward 3’s Sarah Syed said she was being scapegoated. Christian Peeples, who represents Richmond, argued that Syed should be formally reprimanded.
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BART fares will increase 5.5% in 2025
Bay Area Rapid Transit says it needs to boost revenue to keep operating.
