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Northstar Link Survey Reveals Commuter Bus Priced Right
ST. CLOUD -- A survey of Northstar Link riders last fall revealed most riders use the commuter bus for work. But, students are also using the bus at a nearly 22% rate.
Riders also said fares are reasonably priced. In fact, 9-out-of-10 respondents feel the price is appropriate.
The biggest reason riders use the commuter bus is the cost compared to driving themselves. Northstar Link spokesman Tom Cruikshank says that was a concern because riders currently have to pay two fares...one for the bus and one for the Northstar commuter train. He says they hope to combine those fares in a year or two to make it more convenient for riders.
Most riders, 26%, responded they ride the bus three days a week. 22% of riders say they take the commuter bus five days a week and 21% of respondents ride four days a week.
In all, a big increase in ridership for 2011. Ridership numbers were 77% higher than 2010.
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