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Transit leaders seek help from Congress

Source: International Business Times

Seattle : WA : USA | about 1 year ago

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The officials warned that 31 of the nation's largest transit systems could face at least $2 billion in payments in the coming months if hundreds of the deals go bad. The fallout could cripple rail and bus systems at a time when ridership is soaring. "Time is not our friend," said Beverly Scott, general...

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