November
13,
2003
CONTACT:
Dave Sotero/Marc Littman
MTA MEDIA RELATIONS
(213) 922-3007/922-2700
www.metro.net/press/pressroom
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MTA Introduces Additional
Lifeline Bus Service
New Metro Rapid Line 754
Emulator contracted service now operating
MTA announces the
availability of additional contracted lifeline bus service for Los Angeles
County commuters during the transit strike.
New bus service, operated by
Moore & Associates, will emulate Metro Rapid Bus Line 754 along Vermont
Avenue in Los Angeles. Buses will run between Sunset Boulevard and 120th
Street, stopping at all Metro Rapid Bus stops.
Fifteen buses will operate
from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The buses will run at 9-10 minute
intervals. The buses connect to the Metro Red Line Special buses (Route A) at
the Wilshire/Vermont Metro Red Line Station, Hollywood destinations and hospital
facilities at the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line Station.
MTA has worked with
municipal bus operators and others to provide lifeline North/South and East/West
service since the strike began Oct. 14. For a complete listing of lifeline bus
services in Los Angeles County, visit MTA's web site at www.mta.net
and click on "Transit Service Update" link.
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