BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Battle Creek Transit has announced some temporary service changes due to a shortage of drivers.
In addition to the changes, drivers are being hired at this time. Those interested can get more job details and apply at battlecreekmi.gov/jobs. Operator/driver positions start at $19.05 per hour, with no experience necessary, and they city will train drivers to get their commercial driver’s license.
In the meantime, Tele-Transit will provide service from 5:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday starting on January 10 until further notice. This temporarily eliminates the service Tele-Transit typically provides until midnight.
The 3E Main-Post and 4N NE Capital Avenue bus routes will also be combined. One bus will operate both routes, alternating between them each half-hour.
Main-Post will operate its half-hour route at :15 after each hour.
NE Capital will operate its half-hour route at :45 after each hour.
NE Capital will run an additional route at 6:15 p.m. for passengers transferring from the last hourly buses of the day.
In addition, the county-wide BCGo pilot will temporarily stop Saturday service beginning Saturday, January 15.
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