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Image of the Golden Gate Bridge with text reading "California Lawmakers approve SB 63, Transit Funding Moves Forward."
Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2025

California Lawmakers Greenlight Senate Bill 63, Transit Funding Heads to Next Phase

The bill sets the stage for a 2026 ballot measure that could secure long-term funding for Bay Area transit agencies and safeguard essential services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2025

California's AC Transit, Labor Union Reach New Agreement

In a decisive show of unity, Local 192 approved the CBA by an impressive 73% of members who cast ballots, according to AC Transit.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2025

California's AC Transit Names New GM/CEO

Sal Llamas’ appointment follows an extensive national search led by Krauthamer & Associates, a firm with over 50 years of experience placing executives across transit, aerospace, financial services, technology, banking, defense, healthcare, and education sectors.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2025

California's AC Transit Approves Two-Phase Fare Increase

In a 4 to 3 vote, the AC Transit board ultimately determined the fare adjustment protects service while minimizing financial impacts on our valued riders.

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AC Transit Bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 17, 2024

AC Transit Selects Kathleen Kelly as Interim GM

Kathleen Kelly brings a wealth of experience as she fills in as AC Transit’s general manager while they search for someone to fill the position permanently.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

AC Transit GM/CEO Michael Hursh to Transition to New Role

As one of the longest-tenured GM’s in AC Transit's nearly 65-year history, he leaves a legacy of visionary initiatives, innovations, and steadfast commitment to advancing the agency’s venerable bus network beyond its mission of safe, reliable, and sustainable transit services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2024

AC Transit Approves Realign Bus Network

AC Transit hopes to maintain service levels at 85% of pre-pandemic levels under new plan.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2024

California's AC Transit Expands Bus Lane Enforcement Program

The agency is expanding its use of automated cameras equipped with artificial intelligence after evaluating their effectiveness in detecting illegal stopping and parking at Tempo Line stations and bus only lanes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2024

New Mineta Report Focuses on AC Transit Bus Operator Initiative

When AC Transit implemented changes to its hiring and training process, including significant financial incentives and a holistic view of new hire needs, the agency experienced an improvement in hiring and retention.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 29, 2024

AC Transit, BART Tap Spare to Modernize Paratransit Services

The agency's awarded Spare a $4.5 million contract to overhaul the nearly 25-year-old East Bay Paratransit system’s operating platform.

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