Concord Boosts Bus Service by 50%

Concord’s city council pulled off a surprising twist: instead of cutting the free bus service’s budget, they poured nearly $90,000—doubling its funding—into the system, a one-time boost from the economic development fund. This lifeline, run by the Community Action Program, helps thousands access jobs, healthcare, and essentials, especially as gas prices climb. The extra cash also helps meet federal funding requirements and lets the transportation director plan ahead—even offering drivers a raise. But it’s not a permanent fix: the council made clear this is a temporary win, and long-term funding still hangs in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/738b61f297b38f70