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Rick Karr

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Transit systems tunnel through the financial crisis

Business, Economics and Jobs

Transit systems are facing higher fares, service cuts and layoffs with little help from government agencies. Some are facing increased stress because of what once seemed like a win-win financing scheme called ‘sale-leaseback agreements.’

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Get on a bus, gus: The nation is heading towards a transit crisis

Global Politics
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