Almost every local government looks for ways to control cost and protect tax dollars. When it comes to saving money on transit however, cities might want to talk to the folks in the Solano County city of Fairfield on tips for what to do–or not to do.
Fairfield outsourced its transit service to a company that's been considered a rising star in the industry. But the city ended up penalizing the company nearly 300 times for problems like late service and causing too many accidents.
California Watch reporter Zusha Elinson researched this cautionary tale for a story: <a target=_blank
Source: KQED Radio News
Source: KQED Radio News