The Orange County Transportation Authority has fined its contract bus operator, First Transit Inc., $135,471 for dozens of missed bus trips last year. However, the complaints have gone down significantly this year.
Tag: outsourcing
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Orange County’s Bus Ridership Declines Are Worst in Socal
While the number of people riding public buses took a hit nationwide after the Great Recession, Orange County’s 30 percent decline since 2008 is the worst among Southern California counties.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
County Bus Contractor Grilled Over Poor Service
Supervisor Andrew Do, who is also a board director at the Orange County Transportation Authority, had harsh words for the agency’s private contractor.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Spotty Bus Service Has OC Riders Fuming
Orange County Transportation Authority buses have failed to show up on dozens of occasions over the last six months, leaving many riders stranded and angry. The failures can be attributed to bus services that have been outsourced to a private contractor.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
Supervisors OK Changes to Troubled Xerox Contract
Months after declaring the company was at fault for costly delays in its work for the county, board members approved a contract change aimed at getting things back on track. But doubts persist.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Officials Remain Mum on Details of Xerox Cost Overruns
As costs for a massive technology upgrade project continue to spiral, officials still have not released breakdowns of what’s being spent.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County: Xerox Problems Trigger a $120,000 Bill for Taxpayers
Taxpayers are continuing to rack up unplanned costs from Xerox Corp.’s mishandling of a massive technology outsourcing project, according to county officials.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Top Stories, Transportation
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Veterans speak out in support of a cemetery at the Great Park, and county supervisors consider outsourcing more county jobs.
Posted inNews Briefs, Santa Ana
A Fiscal Awakening in Santa Ana?
City finance officials held a meeting to instruct residents about the municipal budget. Nearly 40 residents attended, armed with questions.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Costa Mesa City Council Cancels Last Layoff Notices
During a short and civil meeting, the council cancelled layoff notices and ended nearly two years of conflict with the city’s main labor union.
