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Union protests plans for route cuts by Rock Region Metro; transit agency responds

Union says bus company route cuts hit poor minorities the hardest.
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Rock Region Metro chief details new mask requirement in report to LR Board of Directors

On April 20, Rock Region Metro began requiring that all public transit riders wear a mask or some other covering over their mouth and nose. Among 5,000 daily "passenger trips," Rock Region refused service to 36 riders on Monday and 17 riders on Tuesday who weren't wearing a face covering and declined a free mask from a bus driver, Charles Frazier, executive director of the transit agency, told the Little Rock Board of Directors Tuesday.
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New episode of Rock the Culture: 'Ride the Bus with Us'

In this week’s episode, Antwan and Charles provide perspective and conversation on Arkansas State Board of Education finally releasing criteria for LRSD to exit state control, community forums with the final four candidates to be next police chief of LRPD, and Blake’s breakdown from the Arkansas legislature. In addition, they provide rapid fire perspective on Rock Topics. They also discuss the future of public transit in Central Arkansas with Charles Frazier, Executive Director of Rock Region Metro.

LRCVB brands a streetcar in free-ride promotion

Rock Region Metro today rolled out a streetcar with sponsor branding in support of the recently begun fare-free promotion.
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Election coming: A rally and free rides

Well, the election season is almost done. Among final notes: Democratic candidates will rally at 8 p.m. tonight at the Bernice Garden on Main Street. And, tomorrow, Rock Region Metro is offering free bus rides.

Local bus service goes digital on fares

Rock Region Metro, the local bus company, goes digital today with a cell phone app that may be used to purchase bus fare.
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Koch billions fight mass transit, including in Little Rock

The New York Times today reports on national efforts, including in Little Rock, by the Koch billionaires to kill tax support for public transit.

Rock Region METRO gets new director

Charles Frazier of Palm Beach County, Fla., will start work as director of Rock Region METRO in June.
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Free streetcar service extended through December

Rock Region Metro says it will extend free service on the River Rail streetcar lines through December

Jarod Varner resigning as head of Rock Region Metro

Jarod Varner, executive director of Rock Region Metro, the local bus/streetcar organization, is resigning effective Aug. 18 to take a regional vice president's job with a national transportation firm.
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Put the kids on the bus this summer for only $30

Rock Region Metro announced today a bargain summer youth pass to get kids around town.

Election Day encouragement from Rock Region Metro, Pizza to the Polls and High Lonesome

Some election day encouragement from Fayetteville's High Lonesome, Rock Region Metro and Pizza to the Polls.
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