A federal judge has given RTC of Washoe County the green light to begin recording audio along with video surveillance on its buses.
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A federal judge has given RTC of Washoe County the green light to begin recording audio along with video surveillance on its buses.
RENO, Nev. — A federal judge has given Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County the green light to begin recording audio along with video surveillance on its buses, reported Mohave Valley Daily News.
The local bus driver's union, which has been fighting the move for more than three years, intends to appeal the decision, the report said.
The county notified the union in March 2014 it intended to start using them to improve safety and aid in accident investigations, but postponed the initiative when the union objected, according to the Mohave Valley Daily News.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.